Bearbong NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bearbong NSW is 72 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bearbong is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Bearbong is $700 per week ($3,033 per month). Bearbong has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Bearbong has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (20% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bearbong is $2,167.

There were 6 recorded offences in Bearbong in 2024-25, a rate of 83 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Bearbong Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bearbong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$575/wk
$29,900 per year
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Median Rent
$700/wk
$3,033 per month
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Median Age
38years
Same as than national median
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Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bearbong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (35) Female 46.2% (30)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
72 people · 294.1 km²

Households

3.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,874
Family income/wk

Bearbong Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
25-29
30-34
40-44
50-54
55-59
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bearbong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
43.8% 7 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
56.3% 9 dwellings

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

Bearbong Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Bearbong Religion

Catholic
20.3%
Pentecostal
20.3%
No Religion
14.9%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
12.2%
Christian (other)
9.5%
Anglican
9.5%
Uniting Church
6.8%
Lutheran
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bearbong Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
38.8%
Year 12 or equivalent
34.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.2%

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

Bearbong Employment

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Employed full-time
43.1% 22 people
Employed part-time
35.3% 18 people
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Not in labour force
21.6% 11 people

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

Bearbong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
78.9%
Bachelor Degree
21.1%

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

Bearbong Occupation

Managers
81.3%
Community & Personal Service
18.8%

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

Bearbong Field of Study

Education
28.6%
Society & Culture
23.8%
Engineering
19.0%
Agriculture & Environment
14.3%
Management & Commerce
14.3%

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

Bearbong Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bearbong Weekly Household Income

$1,500-$1,749/wk
25.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
41.7%
$4,000+/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bearbong Marital Status

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Married
68.9% 31
↔️
Separated
6.7% 3
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Never married
24.4% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bearbong Ancestry

Australian
41.3%
English
35.6%
German
8.7%
Italian
7.7%
Irish
3.8%
Scottish
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bearbong School & University Attendance

Pre-school
45.5%
Primary — Catholic
27.3%
Secondary — Government
27.3%

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

Bearbong Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
8.6% 11
No need for assistance
91.4% 117

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

Bearbong Volunteering

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Volunteer
23.1% 12
Not a volunteer
76.9% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bearbong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
42.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bearbong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.8%
Walked only
31.3%

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

Bearbong Car Ownership

1 vehicle
13.0%
2 vehicles
17.4%
3 vehicles
52.2%
4+ vehicles
17.4%

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

Bearbong Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
50.0%

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

Bearbong Population Mobility

4.5%
moved in the last year
29.3%
moved in the last 5 years
71.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bearbong Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
135
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bearbong Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
4
Mental health
4
Asthma
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Bearbong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
23.7%
$300-$399/wk
7.9%
$400-$499/wk
10.5%
$800-$999/wk
18.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
21.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.9%
$3,500+/wk
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bearbong Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
60.7%
Couple — no children
23.0%
Couple — no children under 15
11.5%
One parent — no children under 15
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bearbong Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
23.1% 12
Did not provide
76.9% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bearbong Children Ever Born

No children
33.3%
2 children
33.3%
4 children
33.3%

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

Bearbong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.2%
5–14 hours
30.9%
15–29 hours
25.5%
30+ hours
20.0%
Did not do domestic work
5.5%

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

Bearbong Household Size

1 person
20.8%
2 persons
54.2%
4 persons
12.5%
5 persons
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bearbong Where Residents Moved From

Same address
63
Moved from NSW
5

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

Bearbong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bearbong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 6 total

Theft
2
Other Against Property
2
Property Damage
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2024

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

Bearbong Rent Prices & Affordability

49%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $1,437/wk
Median Rent $700/wk
Rent-to-Income 48.7%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Bearbong

≈ $6,227/month
Median rent $700/wk
Left after rent $737/wk
Rent share 48.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Bearbong vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bearbong

What is the population of Bearbong NSW?

The population of Bearbong NSW is 72 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Bearbong?

The median personal income in Bearbong NSW is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.

How much is rent in Bearbong?

Median rent in Bearbong NSW is $700 per week ($3,033 per month).Rent represents 48.7% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Bearbong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bearbong 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 Bearbong?

The median age in Bearbong NSW is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bearbong a good suburb to live in?

Bearbong is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 72.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (48.7% 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: 10241. All dollar figures in AUD.