Bookham NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bookham NSW is 127 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bookham is $776 per week ($40,352 per year). Median rent in Bookham is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Bookham has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Bookham has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (26% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bookham is $1,287.

There were 4 recorded offences in Bookham in 2025-26, a rate of 31 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Bookham Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bookham Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$776/wk
$40,352 per year
#4021 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
#6115 of 14,663
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,287/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Bookham Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.6% (59) Female 52.4% (65)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
127 people · 210.3 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,458
Family income/wk

Bookham 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)

Bookham Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
65.4% 17 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
34.6% 9 dwellings

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

Bookham Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Bookham Religion

No Religion
26.2%
Catholic
19.8%
Anglican
17.5%
Uniting Church
11.9%
Baptist
9.5%
Not stated
7.9%
Christian (other)
4.8%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bookham Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
64.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.4%

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

Bookham Employment

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Employed full-time
55.8% 48 people
Employed part-time
18.6% 16 people
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Not in labour force
25.6% 22 people

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

Bookham Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
46.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
27.9%
Certificate III/IV
25.6%

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

Bookham Occupation

Managers
48.3%
Professionals
24.1%
Clerical & Administrative
17.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.3%

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

Bookham Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
34.8%
Society & Culture
26.1%
Management & Commerce
17.4%
Education
8.7%
Engineering
6.5%
Health
6.5%

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

Bookham Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bookham Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
11.9%
$800-$999/wk
14.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
19.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.5%
$4,000+/wk
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bookham Marital Status

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Married
61.9% 65
↔️
Separated
3.8% 4
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Divorced
8.6% 9
🕊️
Widowed
3.8% 4
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Never married
21.9% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bookham Ancestry

English
35.4%
Australian
26.1%
Irish
16.8%
Scottish
12.4%
German
3.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.5%
Dutch
1.9%
South African
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bookham School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Government
50.0%

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

Bookham Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.6% 4
No need for assistance
98.4% 243

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

Bookham Volunteering

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Volunteer
35.2% 32
Not a volunteer
64.8% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bookham How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
50.0%
Walked only
16.7%
Did not go to work
14.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
11.9%
Truck
7.1%

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

Bookham Car Ownership

1 vehicle
27.3%
2 vehicles
29.5%
3 vehicles
27.3%
4+ vehicles
15.9%

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

Bookham Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
8.9%
3 bedrooms
42.2%
4 bedrooms
28.9%
5 bedrooms
20.0%

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

Bookham Population Mobility

10.5%
moved in the last year
22.9%
moved in the last 5 years
1.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
70.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bookham Indigenous Population

3.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
236
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bookham Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Heart disease
5
Arthritis
4
Cancer
4
Kidney disease
4
Lung condition
3

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

Bookham Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.9%
$150-$299/wk
5.7%
$300-$399/wk
8.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
17.2%
$800-$999/wk
16.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.3%
$3,500+/wk
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bookham Family Structure

Couple — no children
42.3%
Couple — children under 15
38.1%
Couple — no children under 15
16.5%
One parent — no children under 15
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bookham Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.3% 13
Did not provide
84.7% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bookham Children Ever Born

No children
42.9%
1 child
14.3%
2 children
11.4%
3 children
31.4%

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

Bookham When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
2011–2015
4

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

Bookham Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.5%
5–14 hours
29.4%
15–29 hours
12.9%
30+ hours
17.6%
Did not do domestic work
23.5%

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

Bookham Household Size

1 person
28.9%
2 persons
50.0%
3 persons
7.9%
6+ persons
13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bookham Where Residents Moved From

Same address
102
Moved from NSW
8
Moved from ACT
3

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

Bookham Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bookham Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Theft
3
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Bookham Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.2%

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

If you earn X in Bookham

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,125/wk
Rent share 18.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Bookham vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bookham

What is the population of Bookham NSW?

The population of Bookham NSW is 127 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².Bookham is ranked #8,257 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bookham?

The median personal income in Bookham NSW is $776 per week, or $40,352 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,458 per week.Bookham is ranked #4,021 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bookham?

Median rent in Bookham NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 18.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bookham ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bookham?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bookham NSW is $1,287. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bookham?

The median age in Bookham NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bookham a good suburb to live in?

Bookham is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 127.The median income is $776/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10476. All dollar figures in AUD.