The size of Boolgun is approximately 177.9 square kilometres. The population of Boolgun in 2006 was 519 people. By 2011 the population was 412 showing a population decline of 20.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Boolgun is 50-59 years. Households in Boolgun are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Boolgun work in a managers occupation. In 2006, 35.4% of the homes in Boolgun were owner-occupied compared with 78.6% in 2011.