The size of Boorabbin is approximately 2,272 square kilometres. It has 6 parks covering nearly 65.8% of total area. The population of Boorabbin in 2011 was 568 people. By 2016 the population was 6 showing a population decline of 98.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Boorabbin is 60-69 years. Households in Boorabbin are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying under $300 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Boorabbin work in a machinery operators and drivers occupation. In 2006, 100% of the homes in Boorabbin were owner-occupied compared with 36.3% in 2011.