New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Bombay NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bombay NSW is 142 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bombay is $944 per week ($49,088 per year). Median rent in Bombay is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Bombay has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Bombay has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bombay is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bombay is $2,167.

There were 2 recorded offences in Bombay in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (2 offences).

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Bombay Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bombay Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$944/wk

$49,088 per year

#1672 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$290/wk

$1,257 per month

#5154 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Bombay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (73) Female 49.7% (72)

Population Density

0.9

people per km²

142 people · 159.7 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,166

Family income/wk

Bombay 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bombay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.8% 27 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.2% 16 dwellings

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

Bombay Country of Birth

Australia

91.2%

England

8.8%

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

Bombay Religion

No Religion

44.0%

Catholic

29.9%

Not stated

15.7%

Anglican

7.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bombay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

71.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.3%

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

Bombay Employment

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Employed full-time

42.9% 39 people

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Employed part-time

20.9% 19 people

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Not in labour force

36.3% 33 people

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

Bombay Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

42.4%

Certificate III/IV

23.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.6%

Postgraduate Degree

10.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.1%

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

Bombay Occupation

Managers

43.8%

Professionals

33.3%

Community & Personal Service

16.7%

Clerical & Administrative

6.3%

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

Bombay Field of Study

Education

17.4%

Engineering

17.4%

Society & Culture

13.0%

Architecture & Building

13.0%

Management & Commerce

13.0%

Health

10.9%

Information Technology

8.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.5%

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

Bombay Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bombay Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

10.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.3%

$4,000+/wk

44.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bombay Marital Status

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Married

58.3% 67

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Separated

2.6% 3

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Divorced

8.7% 10

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Widowed

2.6% 3

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Never married

27.8% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bombay Ancestry

English

36.8%

Australian

22.0%

Irish

18.1%

Scottish

9.3%

German

2.2%

New Zealander

2.2%

Welsh

2.2%

Other

2.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.6%

Filipino

1.6%

Polish

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bombay School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

37.1%

Secondary — Government

28.6%

Secondary — Catholic

14.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

11.4%

Vocational Education

8.6%

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

Bombay Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.5% 23

✅

No need for assistance

90.5% 220

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

Bombay Volunteering

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Volunteer

28.4% 29

—

Not a volunteer

71.6% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bombay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$2,400-$2,999/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bombay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.3%

Did not go to work

22.0%

Car (passenger)

9.8%

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

Bombay Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.2%

2 vehicles

41.5%

3 vehicles

39.0%

4+ vehicles

7.3%

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

Bombay Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

12.5%

3 bedrooms

50.0%

4 bedrooms

37.5%

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

Bombay Population Mobility

6.5%

moved in the last year

31.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bombay Indigenous Population

1.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

241

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bombay Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Dementia

Asthma

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

Bombay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

3.3%

$1-$149/wk

4.3%

$150-$299/wk

12.0%

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

3.3%

$800-$999/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.6%

$3,500+/wk

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bombay Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.8%

Couple — no children

39.4%

Couple — no children under 15

11.0%

One parent — children under 15

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bombay Military Service

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Previously served

6.9% 7

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Never served

93.1% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bombay Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.9% 13

—

Did not provide

87.1% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bombay Children Ever Born

No children

46.7%

2 children

16.7%

3 children

26.7%

4 children

10.0%

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

Bombay When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Bombay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.2%

5–14 hours

29.3%

15–29 hours

19.2%

30+ hours

20.2%

Did not do domestic work

11.1%

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

Bombay Household Size

1 person

22.7%

2 persons

50.0%

4 persons

9.1%

5 persons

6.8%

6+ persons

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bombay Where Residents Moved From

Same address

116

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Bombay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bombay Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Bombay Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,042/wk

Median Rent $290/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.2%

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

If you earn X in Bombay

Your weekly income

≈ $8,849/month

Median rent $290/wk

Left after rent $1,752/wk

Rent share 14.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Malabar

Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $140/wk

West Albury

Income: $794/wk Rent: $255/wk Save: $35/wk

Carss Park

Income: $913/wk Rent: $288/wk Save: $2/wk

Albury

Income: $930/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $20/wk

Hamilton South

Income: $770/wk Rent: $162/wk Save: $128/wk

Coleambally

Income: $841/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $110/wk

South Coogee

Income: $958/wk Rent: $207/wk Save: $83/wk

West Wyalong

Income: $778/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $60/wk

Bombay vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Ben Bullen

Pop: 71 Income: $687/wk Rent: $160/wk

Bimbi

Pop: 71 Income: $671/wk Rent: $130/wk

Boorolong

Pop: 71 Income: $771/wk Rent: $290/wk

Burra Creek

Pop: 71 Income: $725/wk Rent: $120/wk

Calimo

Pop: 71 Income: $725/wk Rent: $260/wk

Wattamolla

Pop: 71 Income: $1,213/wk Rent: $295/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bombay

What is the population of Bombay NSW?

The population of Bombay NSW is 142 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².Bombay is ranked #7,914 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bombay?

The median personal income in Bombay NSW is $944 per week, or $49,088 per year.The median household income is $2,042 per week.Family income is $2,166 per week.Bombay is ranked #1,672 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bombay?

Median rent in Bombay NSW is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 14.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bombay ranks #5,154 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bombay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bombay NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bombay?

The median age in Bombay NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bombay a good suburb to live in?

Bombay is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 142.The median income is $944/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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