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Bergalia NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bergalia NSW is 180 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bergalia is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Bergalia is $600 per week ($2,600 per month). Bergalia has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Bergalia has a population density of 7.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bergalia is England. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bergalia is $1,733.

There were 7 recorded offences in Bergalia in 2024-25, a rate of 39 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Bergalia Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bergalia Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$725/wk

$37,700 per year

#5003 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$600/wk

$2,600 per month

#202 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bergalia Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (93) Female 48.9% (89)

Population Density

7.3

people per km²

180 people · 24.5 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,791

Family income/wk

Bergalia Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bergalia Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

58.1% 36 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.9% 26 dwellings

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

Bergalia Country of Birth

Australia

96.4%

England

3.6%

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

Bergalia Religion

No Religion

54.7%

Catholic

20.9%

Anglican

8.7%

Not stated

5.8%

SB OSB NRA OSB

3.5%

Baptist

2.3%

Eastern Orthodox

2.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bergalia Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.5%

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

Bergalia Employment

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Employed full-time

26.4% 37 people

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Employed part-time

25.0% 35 people

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Unemployed

5.0% 7 people

🏠

Not in labour force

43.6% 61 people

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

Bergalia Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

42.3%

Bachelor Degree

29.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.7%

Postgraduate Degree

11.5%

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

Bergalia Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

31.1%

Managers

22.2%

Professionals

22.2%

Clerical & Administrative

13.3%

Community & Personal Service

11.1%

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

Bergalia Field of Study

Management & Commerce

16.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

16.7%

Agriculture & Environment

16.7%

Education

14.8%

Architecture & Building

11.1%

Engineering

9.3%

Health

9.3%

Society & Culture

5.6%

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

Bergalia Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bergalia Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

6.7%

$400-$499/wk

5.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

16.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

26.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.7%

$4,000+/wk

11.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bergalia Marital Status

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Married

62.5% 95

↔️

Separated

2.0% 3

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Divorced

5.9% 9

🕊️

Widowed

2.6% 4

👤

Never married

27.0% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bergalia Ancestry

English

35.4%

Australian

21.3%

Irish

15.0%

Scottish

8.3%

German

5.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.1%

Other

3.1%

Dutch

2.4%

New Zealander

2.0%

Polish

2.0%

Greek

1.2%

Russian

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bergalia School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

25.8%

Secondary — Government

22.6%

Primary — Government

19.4%

Vocational Education

19.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

12.9%

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

Bergalia Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.7% 6

✅

No need for assistance

98.3% 345

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

Bergalia Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.5% 30

—

Not a volunteer

79.5% 116

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bergalia Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

22.2%

$600-$799/mo

18.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

11.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bergalia How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.1%

Did not go to work

12.3%

Truck

5.5%

Walked only

4.1%

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

Bergalia Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.3%

2 vehicles

45.3%

3 vehicles

21.9%

4+ vehicles

12.5%

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

Bergalia Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

14.8%

3 bedrooms

42.6%

4 bedrooms

35.2%

5 bedrooms

7.4%

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

Bergalia Population Mobility

11.0%

moved in the last year

29.1%

moved in the last 5 years

5.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bergalia Indigenous Population

4.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

322

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bergalia Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Heart disease

Cancer

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

Bergalia Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.1%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

6.8%

$300-$399/wk

8.3%

$400-$499/wk

5.3%

$500-$649/wk

7.6%

$650-$799/wk

10.6%

$800-$999/wk

11.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bergalia Family Structure

Couple — no children

39.9%

Couple — children under 15

35.8%

Couple — no children under 15

19.6%

One parent — children under 15

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bergalia Military Service

🏅

Previously served

2.9% 4

👤

Never served

97.1% 134

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bergalia Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

4.5% 6

—

Did not provide

95.5% 128

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bergalia Children Ever Born

No children

22.0%

1 child

6.0%

2 children

60.0%

3 children

6.0%

4 children

6.0%

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

Bergalia When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Bergalia Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.5%

5–14 hours

32.6%

15–29 hours

22.7%

30+ hours

10.6%

Did not do domestic work

20.6%

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

Bergalia Household Size

1 person

9.5%

2 persons

44.4%

3 persons

17.5%

4 persons

14.3%

5 persons

9.5%

6+ persons

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bergalia Where Residents Moved From

Same address

154

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Bergalia Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

69.6%

Step family — no other children

30.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bergalia Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 7 total

Theft

Other Against Property

Assault

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Bergalia Rent Prices & Affordability

39%

of income

Stressed

Household Income $1,541/wk

Median Rent $600/wk

Rent-to-Income 38.9%

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

If you earn X in Bergalia

Your weekly income

≈ $6,678/month

Median rent $600/wk

Left after rent $941/wk

Rent share 38.9%

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Bergalia vs State & National Average

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Pop: 90 Income: $667/wk Rent: $245/wk

Fordwich

Pop: 90 Income: $756/wk Rent: $345/wk

Gunningbland

Pop: 90 Income: $519/wk Rent: $175/wk

Jerangle

Pop: 90 Income: $850/wk Rent: $250/wk

Maxwell

Pop: 90 Income: $1,050/wk Rent: $470/wk

Muli Muli

Pop: 90 Income: $294/wk Rent: $125/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bergalia

What is the population of Bergalia NSW?

The population of Bergalia NSW is 180 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.3 people per km².Bergalia is ranked #7,256 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bergalia?

The median personal income in Bergalia NSW is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,541 per week.Family income is $1,791 per week.Bergalia is ranked #5,003 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bergalia?

Median rent in Bergalia NSW is $600 per week ($2,600 per month).Rent represents 38.9% of household income, which is considered stressed.Bergalia ranks #202 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bergalia?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bergalia NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bergalia?

The median age in Bergalia NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bergalia a good suburb to live in?

Bergalia is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 180.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (38.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10302. All dollar figures in AUD.