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Bolwarra NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bolwarra NSW is 1,350 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bolwarra is $946 per week ($49,192 per year). Median rent in Bolwarra is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Bolwarra has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Bolwarra has a population density of 302.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bolwarra is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bolwarra is $2,000.

There were 4 recorded offences in Bolwarra in 2025-26, a rate of 3 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Bolwarra Population

residents (Census 2021)

Median Income

$946/wk

$49,192/yr

Median Rent

$440/wk

$1,907/mo

Median Age

41yrs

National: 38

Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Household size: —

Bolwarra Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Weekly Income

$946/wk

$49,192 per year

#1653 of 14,663

🏠

Median Weekly Rent

$440/wk

$1,907 per month

#1252 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

🏡

Housing

$2,000/mo mortgage

Avg household size: —

Bolwarra Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.5% (641) Female 52.5% (709)

Population Density

302.1

people per km²

1,350 people · 4.5 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,437

Family income/wk

Bolwarra Age Distribution

0-4

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

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bolwarra Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

46.0% 182 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

54.0% 214 dwellings

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

Bolwarra Country of Birth

Australia

95.0%

England

5.0%

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

Bolwarra Religion

No Religion

38.3%

Catholic

23.9%

Anglican

19.5%

Not stated

5.9%

Uniting Church

5.8%

Christian (other)

3.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.7%

Baptist

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bolwarra Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

59.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.1%

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

Bolwarra Languages Spoken at Home

Other

44.0%

Afrikaans

40.0%

Japan

16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Bolwarra Employment

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Employed full-time

39.8% 390 people

⏰

Employed part-time

24.3% 238 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.9% 28 people

🏠

Not in labour force

33.1% 325 people

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

Bolwarra Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

37.0%

Bachelor Degree

28.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.3%

Postgraduate Degree

10.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.5%

Certificate I/II

2.0%

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

Bolwarra Occupation

Professionals

31.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.3%

Managers

16.5%

Clerical & Administrative

10.8%

Community & Personal Service

10.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.9%

Labourers

4.1%

Sales Workers

3.9%

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

Bolwarra Field of Study

Engineering

24.4%

Management & Commerce

20.0%

Health

13.9%

Society & Culture

11.7%

Education

11.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.0%

Architecture & Building

4.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.2%

Agriculture & Environment

2.6%

Creative Arts

2.6%

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

Bolwarra Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bolwarra Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

0.7%

$300-$399/wk

2.1%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

7.4%

$800-$999/wk

5.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.9%

$4,000+/wk

19.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bolwarra Marital Status

💍

Married

59.4% 628

↔️

Separated

3.6% 38

📋

Divorced

7.1% 75

🕊️

Widowed

3.5% 37

👤

Never married

26.5% 280

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bolwarra Ancestry

English

33.6%

Australian

29.9%

Irish

11.4%

Scottish

9.3%

German

4.8%

Other

3.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.8%

Dutch

1.6%

Italian

1.2%

South African

1.1%

Maori

0.8%

New Zealander

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bolwarra School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

24.7%

Secondary — Government

15.3%

Pre-school

12.2%

Secondary — Catholic

12.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.2%

Primary — Catholic

10.2%

Vocational Education

9.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.1%

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

Bolwarra Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.8% 96

✅

No need for assistance

96.2% 2,450

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

Bolwarra Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.9% 171

—

Not a volunteer

83.1% 840

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bolwarra Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.6%

$600-$799/mo

4.6%

$800-$999/mo

3.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

19.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

14.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bolwarra How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.2%

Did not go to work

20.8%

Car (passenger)

3.1%

Walked only

1.6%

Other

0.8%

Bicycle

0.6%

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

Bolwarra Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.1%

1 vehicle

26.4%

2 vehicles

45.3%

3 vehicles

15.8%

4+ vehicles

11.4%

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

Bolwarra Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

4.4%

3 bedrooms

37.1%

4 bedrooms

45.9%

5 bedrooms

9.6%

6+ bedrooms

3.1%

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

Bolwarra Population Mobility

16.3%

moved in the last year

49.2%

moved in the last 5 years

3.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bolwarra Indigenous Population

4.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

123

Indigenous residents

2,453

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bolwarra Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

119

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Bolwarra Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.0%

$1-$149/wk

5.2%

$150-$299/wk

6.0%

$300-$399/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

2.4%

$500-$649/wk

2.2%

$650-$799/wk

7.3%

$800-$999/wk

8.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.5%

$3,500+/wk

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bolwarra Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.0%

Couple — no children

28.3%

Couple — no children under 15

16.5%

One parent — children under 15

6.3%

One parent — no children under 15

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bolwarra Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.4% 4

🏅

Previously served

2.6% 26

👤

Never served

97.0% 983

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bolwarra Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.9% 139

—

Did not provide

86.1% 864

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bolwarra Children Ever Born

No children

27.9%

1 child

10.2%

2 children

30.8%

3 children

22.9%

4 children

7.7%

5+ children

0.6%

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

Bolwarra When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2018

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

Bolwarra Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.7%

5–14 hours

34.7%

15–29 hours

17.7%

30+ hours

11.6%

Did not do domestic work

16.3%

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

Bolwarra Household Size

1 person

18.0%

2 persons

37.4%

3 persons

14.5%

4 persons

18.8%

5 persons

8.4%

6+ persons

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bolwarra Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,066

Moved from NSW

139

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

Moved from WA

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

Bolwarra Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.2%

Step family — no other children

11.7%

Other couple — children only

2.3%

Blended family — no other children

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bolwarra Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Assault

Theft

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Bolwarra Schools

schools nearby

government

1026

avg ICSEA score

2,679

total students

Nillo Infants School Government

Primary · K-2 · 52 students

1076

ICSEA

St John the Baptist Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 397 students

1047

ICSEA

Linuwel School Ltd Independent

Combined · K-12 · 244 students

1041

ICSEA

Bolwarra Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 390 students

1032

ICSEA

All Saints College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,191 students

1023

ICSEA

Maitland Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 405 students

936

ICSEA

All Saints College (St Peter's) Catholic

Secondary

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

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Bolwarra Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,217/wk

Median Rent $440/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.8%

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

If you earn X in Bolwarra

Your weekly income

≈ $9,607/month

Median rent $440/wk

Left after rent $1,777/wk

Rent share 19.8%

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Bolwarra vs State & National Average

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Pop: 2,023 Income: $887/wk Rent: $460/wk

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Pop: 2,020 Income: $725/wk Rent: $390/wk

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Pop: 2,019 Income: $666/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Pop: 2,017 Income: $806/wk Rent: $443/wk

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Pop: 2,012 Income: $487/wk Rent: $315/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bolwarra

What is the population of Bolwarra NSW?

The population of Bolwarra NSW is 1,350 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 302.1 people per km².Bolwarra is ranked #3,546 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bolwarra?

The median personal income in Bolwarra NSW is $946 per week, or $49,192 per year.The median household income is $2,217 per week.Family income is $2,437 per week.Bolwarra is ranked #1,653 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bolwarra?

Median rent in Bolwarra NSW is $440 per week ($1,907 per month).Rent represents 19.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bolwarra ranks #1,252 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bolwarra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bolwarra NSW is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bolwarra?

The median age in Bolwarra NSW is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bolwarra a good suburb to live in?

Bolwarra is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,350.The median income is $946/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.8% 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: 10449. All dollar figures in AUD.