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Boomerang Beach Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Boomerang Beach Compares
Boomerang Beach vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Boomerang Beach | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,454 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $350 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,032 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 46 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% +NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Boomerang Beach is a locality 210 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2428. It falls within the Mid North Coast region. The local government area is Mid-Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Boomerang Beach has a population of 423 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $1,454, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 19 (4.5% of residents).
Housing in Boomerang Beach includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,032, with 167 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 70.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Boomerang Beach scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Boomerang Beach is served by Pacific Palms Public School.
Boomerang Beach is part of the Great Lakes statistical area in New South Wales.
Boomerang Beach Details
| Postcode | 2428 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 423 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,454/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $757/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,032 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Population Density | 217/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 167 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 19 (4.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -32.3401436 |
| Longitude | 152.5422149 |
| Distance from Sydney | 210 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mid North Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Great Lakes |
| Local Government | Mid-Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Lyne |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 82 (19.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 37 (8.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 78 (18.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 148 (35.0%) |
| 65+ years | 81 (19.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 34 (8.0%) |
| Asthma | 28 (6.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 13 (3.1%) |
| Cancer | 13 (3.1%) |
| Diabetes | 9 (2.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 8 (1.9%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 4 (2.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 65 (38.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 76 (44.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 26 (15.2%) |
Schools in Boomerang Beach
Suburbs Near Boomerang Beach
Same Postcode (2428)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.