The size of Boatman is approximately 3,887.7 square kilometres. It has 4 parks covering nearly 0.2% of total area. The population of Boatman in 2006 was 46 people. By 2011 the population was 306 showing a population growth of 565.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Boatman is 0-9 years. Households in Boatman are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying not stated per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Boatman work in a managers occupation. In 2006, 35.7% of the homes in Boatman were owner-occupied compared with 74.6% in 2011.