New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Bolong NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bolong NSW is 94 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bolong is $606 per week ($31,512 per year). Median rent in Bolong is $335 per week ($1,452 per month). Bolong has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Bolong has a population density of 5.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bolong is $3,055.

There were 2 recorded offences in Bolong in 2025-26, a rate of 21 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Bolong Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bolong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$606/wk

$31,512 per year

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Median Rent

$335/wk

$1,452 per month

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$3,055/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bolong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 59.2% (58) Female 40.8% (40)

Population Density

5.7

people per km²

94 people · 16.4 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,531

Family income/wk

Bolong Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bolong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

70.6% 12 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

29.4% 5 dwellings

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

Bolong Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Bolong Religion

No Religion

53.3%

Catholic

14.4%

Anglican

12.2%

Not stated

6.7%

Christian (other)

5.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.4%

Uniting Church

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bolong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.8%

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

Bolong Employment

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Employed full-time

42.0% 34 people

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Employed part-time

23.5% 19 people

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Unemployed

6.2% 5 people

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Not in labour force

28.4% 23 people

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

Bolong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

59.5%

Bachelor Degree

33.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

7.1%

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

Bolong Occupation

Managers

22.6%

Professionals

19.4%

Labourers

19.4%

Clerical & Administrative

16.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.9%

Community & Personal Service

9.7%

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

Bolong Field of Study

Society & Culture

25.0%

Management & Commerce

21.4%

Engineering

17.9%

Agriculture & Environment

17.9%

Education

17.9%

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

Bolong Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bolong Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

12.5%

$500-$649/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

16.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bolong Marital Status

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Married

48.1% 39

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Separated

6.2% 5

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Divorced

13.6% 11

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Never married

32.1% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bolong Ancestry

Australian

33.3%

English

25.8%

Scottish

12.1%

Irish

9.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.6%

Dutch

3.8%

Maori

3.8%

Italian

2.3%

Welsh

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bolong School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.3%

Secondary — Government

33.3%

Vocational Education

33.3%

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

Bolong Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.8% 3

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No need for assistance

98.2% 163

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

Bolong Volunteering

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Volunteer

24.3% 18

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Not a volunteer

75.7% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bolong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

87.5%

Walked only

12.5%

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

Bolong Car Ownership

1 vehicle

42.9%

2 vehicles

28.6%

3 vehicles

10.7%

4+ vehicles

17.9%

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

Bolong Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

26.3%

3 bedrooms

39.5%

4 bedrooms

34.2%

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

Bolong Population Mobility

14.3%

moved in the last year

28.2%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bolong Indigenous Population

5.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

161

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bolong Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Arthritis

Lung condition

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

Bolong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.7%

$300-$399/wk

10.0%

$400-$499/wk

15.0%

$500-$649/wk

10.0%

$650-$799/wk

5.0%

$800-$999/wk

11.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bolong Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.6%

Couple — no children

34.8%

One parent — children under 15

10.1%

Couple — no children under 15

8.7%

One parent — no children under 15

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bolong Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.9% 12

—

Did not provide

83.1% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bolong Children Ever Born

No children

100.0%

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

Bolong When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

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

Bolong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.7%

5–14 hours

33.3%

15–29 hours

10.6%

30+ hours

15.2%

Did not do domestic work

21.2%

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

Bolong Household Size

1 person

32.0%

2 persons

52.0%

5 persons

16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bolong Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Bolong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bolong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Bolong Schools

schools nearby

government

1009

avg ICSEA score

total students

Terara Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 96 students

1009

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Bolong Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,625/wk

Median Rent $335/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.6%

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

If you earn X in Bolong

Your weekly income

≈ $7,042/month

Median rent $335/wk

Left after rent $1,290/wk

Rent share 20.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $617/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $105/wk

Portland (NSW)

Income: $576/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $85/wk

Quirindi

Income: $651/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $85/wk

Uralla (NSW)

Income: $628/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $85/wk

Bowraville

Income: $521/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $75/wk

Barooga

Income: $719/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $75/wk

Coraki

Income: $513/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $35/wk

Salt Ash

Income: $610/wk Rent: $310/wk Save: $25/wk

Bolong vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bannaby

Pop: 47 Income: $743/wk

Black Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings - NSW)

Pop: 47 Income: $675/wk

Burra (Snowy Valleys - NSW)

Pop: 47 Income: $974/wk Rent: $180/wk

Cobark

Pop: 47 Income: $695/wk

Fern Gully

Pop: 47 Income: $924/wk Rent: $340/wk

Fullerton

Pop: 47 Income: $700/wk Rent: $200/wk

Compare Bolong

Bolong vs Bannaby →Bolong vs Black Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings - NSW) →Bolong vs Burra (Snowy Valleys - NSW) →Bolong vs Cobark →

Frequently Asked Questions About Bolong

What is the population of Bolong NSW?

The population of Bolong NSW is 94 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Bolong?

The median personal income in Bolong NSW is $606 per week, or $31,512 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,531 per week.

How much is rent in Bolong?

Median rent in Bolong NSW is $335 per week ($1,452 per month).Rent represents 20.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Bolong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bolong NSW is $3,055. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bolong?

The median age in Bolong NSW is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bolong a good suburb to live in?

Bolong is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 94.The median income is $606/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.6% 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: 10447. All dollar figures in AUD.