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Bucca Wauka NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bucca Wauka NSW is 80 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bucca Wauka is $593 per week ($30,836 per year). Median rent in Bucca Wauka is $305 per week ($1,322 per month). Bucca Wauka has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Bucca Wauka has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bucca Wauka is $2,088.

There were 5 recorded offences in Bucca Wauka in 2024-25, a rate of 63 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Bucca Wauka Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bucca Wauka Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$593/wk

$30,836 per year

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Median Rent

$305/wk

$1,322 per month

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Median Age

57years

19 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,088/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Bucca Wauka Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.6% (36) Female 54.4% (43)

Population Density

1.8

people per km²

80 people · 44.3 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,542

Family income/wk

Bucca Wauka Age Distribution

15-19

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bucca Wauka Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

77.4% 24 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

22.6% 7 dwellings

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

Bucca Wauka Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Bucca Wauka Religion

No Religion

39.5%

Anglican

29.6%

Catholic

22.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.9%

Uniting Church

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bucca Wauka Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

40.6%

Year 12 or equivalent

34.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

18.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.8%

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

Bucca Wauka Employment

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Employed full-time

30.3% 23 people

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Employed part-time

21.1% 16 people

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Not in labour force

48.7% 37 people

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

Bucca Wauka Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

28.1%

Bachelor Degree

21.1%

Certificate I/II

5.3%

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

Bucca Wauka Occupation

Professionals

35.0%

Managers

20.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.0%

Community & Personal Service

15.0%

Clerical & Administrative

15.0%

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

Bucca Wauka Field of Study

Health

29.4%

Society & Culture

29.4%

Architecture & Building

23.5%

Engineering

17.6%

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

Bucca Wauka Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bucca Wauka Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

8.1%

$400-$499/wk

13.5%

$500-$649/wk

24.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

16.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bucca Wauka Marital Status

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Married

54.3% 38

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Divorced

15.7% 11

🕊️

Widowed

4.3% 3

👤

Never married

25.7% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bucca Wauka Ancestry

English

33.3%

Australian

24.8%

Irish

15.4%

Scottish

14.5%

German

8.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bucca Wauka School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

62.5%

Secondary — Government

37.5%

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

Bucca Wauka Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.5% 4

✅

No need for assistance

97.5% 154

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

Bucca Wauka Volunteering

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Volunteer

16.7% 12

—

Not a volunteer

83.3% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bucca Wauka Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$2,400-$2,999/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bucca Wauka How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

50.0%

Did not go to work

36.7%

Truck

13.3%

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

Bucca Wauka Car Ownership

1 vehicle

40.0%

2 vehicles

37.1%

3 vehicles

14.3%

4+ vehicles

8.6%

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

Bucca Wauka Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

23.8%

3 bedrooms

47.6%

4 bedrooms

19.0%

6+ bedrooms

9.5%

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

Bucca Wauka Population Mobility

8.6%

moved in the last year

39.5%

moved in the last 5 years

5.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

51.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bucca Wauka Indigenous Population

5.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

145

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bucca Wauka Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Cancer

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

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

Bucca Wauka Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk

14.0%

$150-$299/wk

6.0%

$300-$399/wk

12.0%

$400-$499/wk

8.0%

$500-$649/wk

10.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.0%

$800-$999/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

18.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bucca Wauka Family Structure

Couple — no children

44.2%

Couple — no children under 15

28.8%

Couple — children under 15

21.2%

One parent — no children under 15

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bucca Wauka Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.5% 10

—

Did not provide

86.5% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bucca Wauka Children Ever Born

No children

33.3%

2 children

29.2%

3 children

25.0%

4 children

12.5%

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

Bucca Wauka Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.4%

5–14 hours

32.9%

15–29 hours

15.8%

30+ hours

7.9%

Did not do domestic work

25.0%

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

Bucca Wauka Household Size

1 person

21.9%

2 persons

43.8%

3 persons

21.9%

4 persons

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bucca Wauka Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

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

Bucca Wauka Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bucca Wauka Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 5 total

Assault

Sexual Offences

Other Against Person

Theft

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Bucca Wauka Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,125/wk

Median Rent $305/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.1%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Bucca Wauka

Your weekly income

≈ $4,875/month

Median rent $305/wk

Left after rent $820/wk

Rent share 27.1%

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Bucca Wauka vs State & National Average

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Pop: 40 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Pop: 40 Income: $1,042/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 40 Income: $1,100/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Pop: 40 Income: $762/wk Rent: $230/wk

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Pop: 40 Income: $687/wk Rent: $193/wk

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Pop: 40 Income: $480/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bucca Wauka

What is the population of Bucca Wauka NSW?

The population of Bucca Wauka NSW is 80 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Bucca Wauka?

The median personal income in Bucca Wauka NSW is $593 per week, or $30,836 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,542 per week.

How much is rent in Bucca Wauka?

Median rent in Bucca Wauka NSW is $305 per week ($1,322 per month).Rent represents 27.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Bucca Wauka?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bucca Wauka NSW is $2,088. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bucca Wauka?

The median age in Bucca Wauka NSW is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bucca Wauka a good suburb to live in?

Bucca Wauka is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 80.The median income is $593/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.1% 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: 10623. All dollar figures in AUD.