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Bolivar SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bolivar, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Bolivar SA is 357 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bolivar is $541 per week ($28,132 per year). Median rent in Bolivar is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Bolivar has a median age of 61 years, older than the national median of 38. Bolivar has a population density of 32.7 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Bolivar is England. The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bolivar is $1,040.
There were 53 recorded offences in Bolivar in 2025-26, a rate of 148 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (36 offences).
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Bolivar Population
Bolivar Median Income & Rent
Bolivar Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
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Bolivar Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Bolivar Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Bolivar Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Bolivar Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Bolivar Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Bolivar Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Bolivar Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Bolivar Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Bolivar Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Bolivar Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Bolivar Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Bolivar Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Bolivar Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Bolivar Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Bolivar School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Bolivar Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Bolivar Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Bolivar Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Bolivar How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Bolivar Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Bolivar Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Bolivar Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Bolivar Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Bolivar Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Bolivar Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Bolivar Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Bolivar Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Bolivar Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Bolivar Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Bolivar When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Bolivar Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Bolivar Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Bolivar Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Bolivar Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Bolivar Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 53 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Bolivar Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bolivar
What is the population of Bolivar SA?
The population of Bolivar SA is 357 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 32.7 people per km².Bolivar is ranked #5,640 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Bolivar?
The median personal income in Bolivar SA is $541 per week, or $28,132 per year.The median household income is $756 per week.Family income is $883 per week.Bolivar is ranked #7,822 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Bolivar?
Median rent in Bolivar SA is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 31.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Bolivar ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Bolivar?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bolivar SA is $1,040. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Bolivar?
The median age in Bolivar SA is 61 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Bolivar a good suburb to live in?
Bolivar is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 357.The median income is $541/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.7% 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: 40133. All dollar figures in AUD.