Question 1

Is Boorowa a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Boorowa is a small historic rural town on the South West Slopes, set on the banks of the Boorowa River and surrounded by rolling sheep and cropping country. Its compact main street of heritage stone and brick buildings, a country pub, a café and local shops gives the town a quiet service-centre feel for surrounding farms. Single-storey cottages sit in town while larger rural properties spread out on the outskirts, and community life centres on sporting grounds, village halls and seasonal agricultural events.

With 1,888 people and a median age of 50, Boorowa is a largely owner-occupied community (78.9% of homes) where families are mainly couple households. Local services include the Boorowa Multipurpose Service, and the town is the focus of a long-running water security project; Hilltops Council also has plans for community upgrades such as pool improvements and a proposed multipurpose hall. Whether it suits you comes down to whether you want a small, established rural town with that kind of local life and services.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Boorowa?

Accepted Answer

If you're renting in Boorowa, a typical house rent of $500 a week is about 41.7% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, which is a large share of income. For renters that share is the key number to watch; whether it feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Boorowa a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months house values in Boorowa fell a modest 3.0%, while house rents rose a strong 17.6%. That means the income a house can earn has moved much more strongly this year than the price buyers pay.

If rental income is your priority, the rise in house rents is the most relevant number; if capital growth matters more, the fall in house values is the figure to note. Whether that profile suits you depends on your goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	-3.0%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	8	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	146	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$500	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	17.6%	N/A

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