Bournda NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bournda NSW is 127 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bournda is $660 per week ($34,320 per year). Median rent in Bournda is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Bournda has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Bournda has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bournda is $1,500.

There were 3 recorded offences in Bournda in 2025-26, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Bournda Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bournda Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$660/wk
$34,320 per year
#6153 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$270/wk
$1,170 per month
#5664 of 14,663
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bournda Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.0% (66) Female 48.0% (61)

Population Density

1.5
people per km²
127 people · 82.4 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Bournda Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bournda Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
57.7% 15 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
42.3% 11 dwellings

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

Bournda Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Bournda Religion

No Religion
52.6%
Catholic
17.5%
Not stated
14.9%
Anglican
11.4%
Uniting Church
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bournda Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.5%

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

Bournda Employment

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Employed full-time
40.5% 32 people
Employed part-time
26.6% 21 people
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Not in labour force
32.9% 26 people

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

Bournda Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
49.1%
Bachelor Degree
18.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.0%
Certificate I/II
15.1%

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

Bournda Occupation

Managers
23.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
23.9%
Professionals
19.6%
Community & Personal Service
13.0%
Clerical & Administrative
6.5%
Sales Workers
6.5%
Labourers
6.5%

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

Bournda Field of Study

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
28.2%
Management & Commerce
25.6%
Health
15.4%
Architecture & Building
12.8%
Agriculture & Environment
10.3%
Engineering
7.7%

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

Bournda Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bournda Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
10.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.8%
$4,000+/wk
12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bournda Marital Status

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Married
57.6% 57
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Divorced
9.1% 9
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Widowed
3.0% 3
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Never married
30.3% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bournda Ancestry

English
34.8%
Australian
34.1%
Scottish
8.0%
Irish
7.2%
Other
7.2%
German
6.5%
Italian
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bournda School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
28.1%
Pre-school
18.8%
Secondary — Government
18.8%
Secondary — Catholic
18.8%
Vocational Education
15.6%

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

Bournda Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 216

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

Bournda Volunteering

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Volunteer
33.7% 31
Not a volunteer
66.3% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bournda Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
26.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
26.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
46.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bournda How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.9%
Did not go to work
22.8%
Car (passenger)
5.3%

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

Bournda Car Ownership

1 vehicle
22.0%
2 vehicles
29.3%
3 vehicles
24.4%
4+ vehicles
24.4%

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

Bournda Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
9.3%
3 bedrooms
65.1%
4 bedrooms
18.6%
5 bedrooms
7.0%

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

Bournda Population Mobility

5.5%
moved in the last year
20.4%
moved in the last 5 years
1.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bournda Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
217
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bournda Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
12
Heart disease
5
Asthma
4
Diabetes
4
Lung condition
4
Cancer
3

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

Bournda Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.9%
$1-$149/wk
10.5%
$150-$299/wk
13.2%
$300-$399/wk
3.9%
$400-$499/wk
6.6%
$500-$649/wk
7.9%
$650-$799/wk
7.9%
$800-$999/wk
7.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bournda Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
52.9%
Couple — no children under 15
18.4%
Couple — no children
16.1%
One parent — children under 15
9.2%
One parent — no children under 15
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bournda Military Service

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Previously served
6.5% 6
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Never served
93.5% 87

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bournda Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.8% 13
Did not provide
85.2% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bournda Children Ever Born

No children
21.1%
1 child
26.3%
2 children
52.6%

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

Bournda When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1981–1990
5
2001–2010
3
2019
4

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

Bournda Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.5%
5–14 hours
26.9%
15–29 hours
26.9%
30+ hours
11.8%
Did not do domestic work
12.9%

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

Bournda Household Size

1 person
20.5%
2 persons
23.1%
3 persons
20.5%
4 persons
35.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bournda Where Residents Moved From

Same address
103
Moved from NSW
3

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

Bournda Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
81.3%
Step family — no other children
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bournda Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Assault
1
Sexual Offences
1
Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2025

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

Bournda Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,437/wk
Median Rent $270/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.8%

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

If you earn X in Bournda

≈ $6,227/month
Median rent $270/wk
Left after rent $1,167/wk
Rent share 18.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Bournda vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bournda

What is the population of Bournda NSW?

The population of Bournda NSW is 127 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.5 people per km².Bournda is ranked #8,257 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bournda?

The median personal income in Bournda NSW is $660 per week, or $34,320 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Bournda is ranked #6,153 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bournda?

Median rent in Bournda NSW is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 18.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bournda ranks #5,664 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bournda?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bournda NSW is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bournda?

The median age in Bournda NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bournda a good suburb to live in?

Bournda is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 127.The median income is $660/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.8% 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: 10522. All dollar figures in AUD.