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Buckaroo NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Buckaroo NSW is 138 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Buckaroo is $1,069 per week ($55,588 per year). Median rent in Buckaroo is $430 per week ($1,863 per month). Buckaroo has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Buckaroo has a population density of 4.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Buckaroo is $2,809.

There were 10 recorded offences in Buckaroo in 2023-24, a rate of 72 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (4 offences).

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Buckaroo Population

residents (Census 2021)

Buckaroo Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,069/wk

$55,588 per year

#833 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$430/wk

$1,863 per month

#1360 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,809/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Buckaroo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (72) Female 47.8% (66)

Population Density

4.0

people per km²

138 people · 34.2 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,656

Family income/wk

Buckaroo Age Distribution

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)

Buckaroo Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

51.3% 20 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.7% 19 dwellings

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

Buckaroo Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Buckaroo Religion

Anglican

30.1%

No Religion

28.6%

Catholic

22.6%

Christian (other)

6.8%

Not stated

5.3%

Uniting Church

3.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Buckaroo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

62.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.9%

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

Buckaroo Employment

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Employed full-time

40.5% 45 people

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Employed part-time

25.2% 28 people

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Not in labour force

34.2% 38 people

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

Buckaroo Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

26.6%

Bachelor Degree

25.3%

Postgraduate Degree

5.1%

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

Buckaroo Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.8%

Professionals

20.6%

Managers

19.0%

Clerical & Administrative

17.5%

Community & Personal Service

7.9%

Sales Workers

6.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.8%

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

Buckaroo Field of Study

Engineering

24.1%

Management & Commerce

19.0%

Architecture & Building

15.5%

Society & Culture

12.1%

Education

12.1%

Agriculture & Environment

6.9%

Health

5.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.2%

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

Buckaroo Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Buckaroo Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

20.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.8%

$4,000+/wk

29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Buckaroo Marital Status

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Married

68.2% 75

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Divorced

6.4% 7

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Never married

25.5% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Buckaroo Ancestry

English

37.8%

Australian

32.1%

Scottish

16.6%

Irish

7.3%

Chinese

2.6%

German

2.1%

Other

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Buckaroo School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

28.6%

Secondary — Government

17.1%

Secondary — Catholic

17.1%

Primary — Government

14.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

14.3%

Vocational Education

8.6%

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

Buckaroo Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 262

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

Buckaroo Volunteering

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Volunteer

25.7% 28

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Not a volunteer

74.3% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Buckaroo Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

29.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Buckaroo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.1%

Did not go to work

11.9%

Car (passenger)

6.0%

Walked only

6.0%

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

Buckaroo Car Ownership

1 vehicle

7.5%

2 vehicles

41.5%

3 vehicles

24.5%

4+ vehicles

26.4%

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

Buckaroo Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

7.0%

3 bedrooms

34.9%

4 bedrooms

39.5%

5 bedrooms

18.6%

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

Buckaroo Population Mobility

8.6%

moved in the last year

32.8%

moved in the last 5 years

3.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Buckaroo Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

265

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Buckaroo Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Cancer

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

Buckaroo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.2%

$150-$299/wk

9.4%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

3.1%

$800-$999/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

16.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.1%

$3,500+/wk

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Buckaroo Family Structure

Couple — no children

44.9%

Couple — children under 15

37.3%

Couple — no children under 15

12.7%

One parent — children under 15

2.5%

One parent — no children under 15

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Buckaroo Military Service

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Previously served

2.7% 3

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Never served

97.3% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Buckaroo Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.5% 14

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Did not provide

87.5% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Buckaroo Children Ever Born

No children

23.1%

2 children

15.4%

3 children

61.5%

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

Buckaroo When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

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

Buckaroo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.2%

5–14 hours

37.3%

15–29 hours

19.1%

30+ hours

10.0%

Did not do domestic work

15.5%

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

Buckaroo Household Size

1 person

8.9%

2 persons

53.3%

4 persons

31.1%

5 persons

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Buckaroo Where Residents Moved From

Same address

128

Moved from NSW

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

Buckaroo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Buckaroo Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 10 total

Assault

Other Against Person

Theft

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

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

Buckaroo Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,722/wk

Median Rent $430/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.8%

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

If you earn X in Buckaroo

Your weekly income

≈ $11,795/month

Median rent $430/wk

Left after rent $2,292/wk

Rent share 15.8%

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Buckaroo vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Chatham Valley

Pop: 69 Income: $675/wk Rent: $375/wk

Gidginbung

Pop: 69 Income: $754/wk Rent: $100/wk

Horseshoe Creek

Pop: 69 Income: $787/wk Rent: $238/wk

Lowther

Pop: 69 Income: $710/wk Rent: $355/wk

Rob Roy

Pop: 69 Income: $630/wk Rent: $313/wk

Rocky Plain (NSW)

Pop: 69 Income: $850/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buckaroo

What is the population of Buckaroo NSW?

The population of Buckaroo NSW is 138 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.0 people per km².Buckaroo is ranked #7,995 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Buckaroo?

The median personal income in Buckaroo NSW is $1,069 per week, or $55,588 per year.The median household income is $2,722 per week.Family income is $2,656 per week.Buckaroo is ranked #833 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Buckaroo?

Median rent in Buckaroo NSW is $430 per week ($1,863 per month).Rent represents 15.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Buckaroo ranks #1,360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Buckaroo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Buckaroo NSW is $2,809. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Buckaroo?

The median age in Buckaroo NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Buckaroo a good suburb to live in?

Buckaroo is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 138.The median income is $1,069/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.8% 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: 10627. All dollar figures in AUD.