Bournewood NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bournewood NSW is 60 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bournewood is $825 per week ($42,900 per year). Median rent in Bournewood is $213 per week ($923 per month). Bournewood has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Bournewood has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Baptist (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bournewood is $1,800.

There were 3 recorded offences in Bournewood in 2025-26, a rate of 50 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Bournewood Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bournewood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$825/wk
$42,900 per year
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Median Rent
$213/wk
$923 per month
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Median Age
33years
5 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,800/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bournewood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 40.0% (22) Female 60.0% (33)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
60 people · 116.0 km²

Households

3.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,850
Family income/wk

Bournewood Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bournewood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
70.0% 7 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
30.0% 3 dwellings

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

Bournewood Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Bournewood Religion

Baptist
35.7%
Catholic
26.8%
No Religion
23.2%
Anglican
7.1%
Othr Protestnt
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bournewood Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
60.7%
Year 12 or equivalent
39.3%

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

Bournewood Employment

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Employed full-time
65.5% 19 people
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Not in labour force
34.5% 10 people

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

Bournewood Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
68.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.2%
Bachelor Degree
13.6%

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

Bournewood Occupation

Managers
54.5%
Labourers
18.2%
Professionals
13.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.6%

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

Bournewood Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
37.5%
Health
20.8%
Management & Commerce
16.7%
Education
12.5%
Society & Culture
12.5%

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

Bournewood Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bournewood Weekly Household Income

$1,750-$1,999/wk
57.1%
$4,000+/wk
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bournewood Marital Status

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Married
62.8% 27
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Divorced
11.6% 5
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Never married
25.6% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bournewood Ancestry

Australian
42.5%
English
35.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
9.6%
Scottish
8.2%
Irish
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bournewood School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
42.9%
Pre-school
35.7%
Primary — Government
21.4%

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

Bournewood Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 122

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

Bournewood Volunteering

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Volunteer
46.5% 20
Not a volunteer
53.5% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bournewood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
57.9%
Walked only
26.3%
Did not go to work
15.8%

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

Bournewood Car Ownership

1 vehicle
18.8%
2 vehicles
25.0%
3 vehicles
31.3%
4+ vehicles
25.0%

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

Bournewood Number of Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
72.7%
5 bedrooms
27.3%

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

Bournewood Population Mobility

13.1%
moved in the last year
54.4%
moved in the last 5 years
69.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bournewood Indigenous Population

14.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
17
Indigenous residents
100
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bournewood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
20.0%
$1-$149/wk
13.3%
$800-$999/wk
23.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bournewood Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
52.6%
Couple — no children
19.3%
Couple — no children under 15
19.3%
One parent — no children under 15
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bournewood Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bournewood Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Bournewood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
31.0%
5–14 hours
21.4%
15–29 hours
21.4%
30+ hours
7.1%
Did not do domestic work
19.0%

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

Bournewood Household Size

2 persons
41.2%
4 persons
35.3%
6+ persons
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bournewood Where Residents Moved From

Same address
53
Moved — same area (SA2)
5
Moved from NSW
3

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

Bournewood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bournewood Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Theft
2
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2025

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

Bournewood Rent Prices & Affordability

12%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,800/wk
Median Rent $213/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.8%

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

If you earn X in Bournewood

≈ $7,800/month
Median rent $213/wk
Left after rent $1,587/wk
Rent share 11.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Bournewood vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bournewood

What is the population of Bournewood NSW?

The population of Bournewood NSW is 60 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Bournewood?

The median personal income in Bournewood NSW is $825 per week, or $42,900 per year.The median household income is $1,800 per week.Family income is $1,850 per week.

How much is rent in Bournewood?

Median rent in Bournewood NSW is $213 per week ($923 per month).Rent represents 11.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Bournewood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bournewood NSW is $1,800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bournewood?

The median age in Bournewood NSW is 33 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bournewood a good suburb to live in?

Bournewood is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 60.The median income is $825/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.8% 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: 10523. All dollar figures in AUD.