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Bombo NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bombo NSW is 175 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bombo is $949 per week ($49,348 per year). Median rent in Bombo is $610 per week ($2,643 per month). Bombo has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Bombo has a population density of 97.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bombo is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bombo is $3,250.

There were 3 recorded offences in Bombo in 2025-26, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was traffic (2 offences).

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Bombo Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bombo Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$949/wk

$49,348 per year

#1620 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$610/wk

$2,643 per month

#192 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$3,250/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Bombo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.0% (91) Female 48.0% (84)

Population Density

97.3

people per km²

175 people · 1.8 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,714

Family income/wk

Bombo 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

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bombo Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

39.0% 16 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

61.0% 25 dwellings

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

Bombo Country of Birth

Australia

96.2%

England

3.8%

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

Bombo Religion

No Religion

42.2%

Catholic

27.8%

Anglican

17.2%

Not stated

4.4%

Uniting Church

3.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.2%

Christian (other)

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bombo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

60.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.7%

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

Bombo Employment

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Employed full-time

37.3% 50 people

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Employed part-time

23.1% 31 people

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Unemployed

4.5% 6 people

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Not in labour force

35.1% 47 people

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

Bombo Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

36.7%

Certificate III/IV

36.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.6%

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

Bombo Occupation

Professionals

44.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.5%

Clerical & Administrative

9.2%

Labourers

7.7%

Community & Personal Service

6.2%

Managers

6.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.6%

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

Bombo Field of Study

Health

21.8%

Engineering

20.0%

Management & Commerce

18.2%

Society & Culture

14.5%

Education

10.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.1%

Architecture & Building

5.5%

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

Bombo Dwelling Types

Separate house

86.4%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bombo Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

14.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

18.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.0%

$4,000+/wk

27.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bombo Marital Status

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Married

46.2% 67

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Separated

3.4% 5

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Divorced

9.0% 13

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Never married

41.4% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bombo Ancestry

English

33.3%

Australian

22.4%

Irish

11.4%

Scottish

11.0%

Other

8.2%

German

3.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.0%

New Zealander

2.0%

Polish

2.0%

Greek

1.6%

Italian

1.6%

Croatian

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bombo School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

27.3%

Secondary — Government

27.3%

Secondary — Catholic

24.2%

Primary — Catholic

12.1%

Pre-school

9.1%

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

Bombo Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.5% 5

✅

No need for assistance

98.5% 326

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

Bombo Volunteering

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Volunteer

9.7% 13

—

Not a volunteer

90.3% 121

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bombo Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

31.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

54.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bombo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.9%

Did not go to work

17.1%

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

Bombo Car Ownership

1 vehicle

24.1%

2 vehicles

55.2%

3 vehicles

8.6%

4+ vehicles

12.1%

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

Bombo Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

15.3%

3 bedrooms

45.8%

4 bedrooms

33.9%

5 bedrooms

5.1%

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

Bombo Population Mobility

18.5%

moved in the last year

57.5%

moved in the last 5 years

5.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bombo Indigenous Population

2.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

324

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bombo Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Cancer

Asthma

Heart disease

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

Bombo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.1%

$150-$299/wk

8.2%

$300-$399/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

3.1%

$800-$999/wk

11.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

22.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.2%

$3,500+/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bombo Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.7%

Couple — no children

36.3%

Couple — no children under 15

17.1%

One parent — no children under 15

4.8%

One parent — children under 15

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bombo Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

2.9% 4

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Previously served

3.6% 5

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Never served

93.6% 131

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bombo Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

5.9% 8

—

Did not provide

94.1% 128

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bombo Children Ever Born

No children

45.5%

2 children

45.5%

3 children

9.1%

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

Bombo When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Bombo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.7%

5–14 hours

34.8%

15–29 hours

10.4%

30+ hours

11.1%

Did not do domestic work

23.0%

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

Bombo Household Size

1 person

13.5%

2 persons

44.2%

3 persons

11.5%

4 persons

23.1%

5 persons

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bombo Where Residents Moved From

Same address

137

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Bombo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.0%

Step family — no other children

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bombo Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Traffic

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Bombo Schools

schools nearby

government

1068

avg ICSEA score

1,471

total students

Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 363 students

1104

ICSEA

Kiama Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 347 students

1064

ICSEA

Kiama High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 761 students

1036

ICSEA

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

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Bombo Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,594/wk

Median Rent $610/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.5%

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

If you earn X in Bombo

Your weekly income

≈ $11,241/month

Median rent $610/wk

Left after rent $1,984/wk

Rent share 23.5%

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Bombo vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Boomey

Pop: 88 Income: $1,089/wk Rent: $200/wk

Bungaba

Pop: 88 Income: $662/wk Rent: $200/wk

Chakola

Pop: 88 Income: $737/wk Rent: $260/wk

Come By Chance

Pop: 88 Income: $1,042/wk

Cowper

Pop: 88 Income: $677/wk Rent: $300/wk

Daroobalgie

Pop: 88 Income: $870/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bombo

What is the population of Bombo NSW?

The population of Bombo NSW is 175 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 97.3 people per km².Bombo is ranked #7,331 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bombo?

The median personal income in Bombo NSW is $949 per week, or $49,348 per year.The median household income is $2,594 per week.Family income is $2,714 per week.Bombo is ranked #1,620 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bombo?

Median rent in Bombo NSW is $610 per week ($2,643 per month).Rent represents 23.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bombo ranks #192 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bombo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bombo NSW is $3,250. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bombo?

The median age in Bombo NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bombo a good suburb to live in?

Bombo is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 175.The median income is $949/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.5% 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: 10457. All dollar figures in AUD.