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Bombala NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bombala, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Bombala NSW is 1,372 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bombala is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Bombala is $215 per week ($932 per month). Bombala has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Bombala has a population density of 11.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Bombala is England. The most common religion is No Religion (29% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Korean. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bombala is $1,083.
There were 10 recorded offences in Bombala in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (3 offences).
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Bombala Demographics
Gender Split
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Bombala Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Bombala Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Bombala Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Bombala Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Bombala Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Bombala Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Bombala Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Bombala Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Bombala Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Bombala Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Bombala Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Bombala Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Bombala Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Bombala Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Bombala School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Bombala Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Bombala Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Bombala Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Bombala How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Bombala Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Bombala Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Bombala Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Bombala Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Bombala Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Bombala Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Bombala Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Bombala Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Bombala Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Bombala Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Bombala When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Bombala Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Bombala Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Bombala Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Bombala Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Bombala Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 10 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Bombala Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bombala
What is the population of Bombala NSW?
The population of Bombala NSW is 1,372 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.5 people per km².Bombala is ranked #3,519 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Bombala?
The median personal income in Bombala NSW is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,277 per week.Family income is $1,712 per week.Bombala is ranked #5,003 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Bombala?
Median rent in Bombala NSW is $215 per week ($932 per month).Rent represents 16.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bombala ranks #7,179 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Bombala?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bombala NSW is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Bombala?
The median age in Bombala NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Bombala a good suburb to live in?
Bombala is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,372.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.8% 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: 10454. All dollar figures in AUD.