Bago NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bago, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Bago NSW is 45 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bago is $849 per week ($44,148 per year). Median rent in Bago is $345 per week ($1,495 per month). Bago has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Bago has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (26% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bago is $2,167.

There were 1 recorded offences in Bago in 2025-26, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Bago Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bago Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$849/wk
$44,148 per year
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Median Rent
$345/wk
$1,495 per month
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Median Age
37years
1 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 3.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Bago Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.2% (25) Female 46.8% (22)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
45 people · 63.0 km²

Households

3.4
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,125
Family income/wk

Bago Age Distribution

5-9
15-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bago Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
40.0% 4 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
60.0% 6 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bago Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Bago Religion

Catholic
25.6%
Not stated
25.6%
No Religion
17.9%
Uniting Church
12.8%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
10.3%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bago Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Bago Employment

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Employed full-time
57.1% 12 people
Employed part-time
23.8% 5 people
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Not in labour force
19.0% 4 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Bago Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
69.2%
Bachelor Degree
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Bago Occupation

Clerical & Administrative
41.7%
Managers
33.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Bago Field of Study

Engineering
75.0%
Health
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Bago Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bago Weekly Household Income

$2,000-$2,499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bago Marital Status

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Married
51.5% 17
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Divorced
9.1% 3
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Never married
39.4% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bago Ancestry

English
43.1%
Australian
39.2%
Scottish
9.8%
Irish
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bago School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Government
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Bago Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Bago Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bago How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Bago Car Ownership

2 vehicles
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Bago Number of Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Bago Population Mobility

7.7%
moved in the last year
31.4%
moved in the last 5 years
63.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bago Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
77
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bago Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
21.4%
$650-$799/wk
21.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
28.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bago Family Structure

Couple — no children
26.3%
Couple — children under 15
21.1%
Couple — no children under 15
18.4%
One parent — no children under 15
18.4%
One parent — children under 15
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bago Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bago Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Bago Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
10.7%
5–14 hours
21.4%
15–29 hours
28.6%
30+ hours
17.9%
Did not do domestic work
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Bago Household Size

2 persons
27.3%
3 persons
45.5%
6+ persons
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bago Where Residents Moved From

Same address
36
Moved from NSW
6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Bago Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bago Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Bago Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,083/wk
Median Rent $345/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Bago

≈ $9,026/month
Median rent $345/wk
Left after rent $1,738/wk
Rent share 16.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Bago vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bago

What is the population of Bago NSW?

The population of Bago NSW is 45 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Bago?

The median personal income in Bago NSW is $849 per week, or $44,148 per year.The median household income is $2,083 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.

How much is rent in Bago?

Median rent in Bago NSW is $345 per week ($1,495 per month).Rent represents 16.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Bago?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bago NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bago?

The median age in Bago NSW is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bago a good suburb to live in?

Bago is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 45.The median income is $849/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10138. All dollar figures in AUD.