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Bugaldie NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bugaldie NSW is 162 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bugaldie is $566 per week ($29,432 per year). Median rent in Bugaldie is $230 per week ($997 per month). Bugaldie has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Bugaldie has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bugaldie is England. The most common religion is Not stated (32% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bugaldie is $1,500.

There were 3 recorded offences in Bugaldie in 2025-26, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (1 offences).

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Bugaldie Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bugaldie Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$566/wk

$29,432 per year

#7536 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$230/wk

$997 per month

#6811 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,500/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bugaldie Demographics

Gender Split

Male 43.4% (69) Female 56.6% (90)

Population Density

0.4

people per km²

162 people · 368.3 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,666

Family income/wk

Bugaldie Age Distribution

0-4

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

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bugaldie Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.6% 21 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.4% 11 dwellings

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

Bugaldie Country of Birth

Australia

93.6%

England

6.4%

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

Bugaldie Religion

Not stated

32.5%

Anglican

21.4%

Catholic

16.2%

No Religion

14.9%

Christian (other)

5.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.5%

Uniting Church

2.6%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bugaldie Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

62.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.8%

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

Bugaldie Employment

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Employed full-time

40.4% 36 people

⏰

Employed part-time

22.5% 20 people

🏠

Not in labour force

37.1% 33 people

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

Bugaldie Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

42.6%

Certificate III/IV

42.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.8%

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

Bugaldie Occupation

Managers

36.1%

Professionals

30.6%

Labourers

16.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

8.3%

Community & Personal Service

8.3%

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

Bugaldie Field of Study

Natural & Physical Sciences

15.9%

Agriculture & Environment

15.9%

Society & Culture

15.9%

Management & Commerce

13.6%

Education

11.4%

Engineering

11.4%

Health

9.1%

Architecture & Building

6.8%

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

Bugaldie Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bugaldie Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

20.6%

$400-$499/wk

8.8%

$650-$799/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

14.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bugaldie Marital Status

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Married

65.0% 80

📋

Divorced

4.9% 6

🕊️

Widowed

5.7% 7

👤

Never married

24.4% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bugaldie Ancestry

Australian

36.8%

English

30.3%

Irish

12.3%

Scottish

9.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.2%

Macedonian

4.5%

Other

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bugaldie School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

33.3%

Primary — Catholic

29.2%

Vocational Education

25.0%

Primary — Government

12.5%

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

Bugaldie Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.2% 9

✅

No need for assistance

95.8% 203

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

Bugaldie Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

34.9% 30

—

Not a volunteer

65.1% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bugaldie Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bugaldie How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.0%

Walked only

16.7%

Did not go to work

8.3%

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

Bugaldie Car Ownership

1 vehicle

7.7%

2 vehicles

43.6%

3 vehicles

41.0%

4+ vehicles

7.7%

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

Bugaldie Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.5%

2 bedrooms

10.9%

3 bedrooms

43.5%

4 bedrooms

15.2%

5 bedrooms

10.9%

6+ bedrooms

13.0%

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

Bugaldie Population Mobility

6.6%

moved in the last year

24.5%

moved in the last 5 years

3.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

44.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bugaldie Indigenous Population

7.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

212

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bugaldie Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Lung condition

Arthritis

Diabetes

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

Bugaldie Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.8%

$1-$149/wk

6.2%

$300-$399/wk

13.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.2%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

21.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bugaldie Family Structure

Couple — no children

47.3%

Couple — children under 15

45.1%

Couple — no children under 15

4.4%

One parent — children under 15

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bugaldie Military Service

🏅

Previously served

7.6% 7

👤

Never served

92.4% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bugaldie Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.5% 13

—

Did not provide

84.5% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bugaldie Children Ever Born

No children

60.0%

3 children

40.0%

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

Bugaldie When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

1991–2000

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

Bugaldie Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.8%

5–14 hours

36.5%

15–29 hours

16.5%

30+ hours

12.9%

Did not do domestic work

15.3%

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

Bugaldie Household Size

1 person

19.4%

2 persons

58.3%

4 persons

8.3%

6+ persons

13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bugaldie Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Bugaldie Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bugaldie Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Sexual Offences

Theft

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Bugaldie Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,281/wk

Median Rent $230/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.0%

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

If you earn X in Bugaldie

Your weekly income

≈ $5,551/month

Median rent $230/wk

Left after rent $1,051/wk

Rent share 18.0%

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Bugaldie vs State & National Average

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Pop: 81 Income: $956/wk Rent: $325/wk

Cookardinia

Pop: 81 Income: $860/wk Rent: $185/wk

Golspie

Pop: 81 Income: $752/wk Rent: $365/wk

Morundah

Pop: 81 Income: $743/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 81 Income: $1,325/wk

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Pop: 81 Income: $792/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bugaldie

What is the population of Bugaldie NSW?

The population of Bugaldie NSW is 162 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².Bugaldie is ranked #7,534 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bugaldie?

The median personal income in Bugaldie NSW is $566 per week, or $29,432 per year.The median household income is $1,281 per week.Family income is $1,666 per week.Bugaldie is ranked #7,536 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bugaldie?

Median rent in Bugaldie NSW is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 18.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bugaldie ranks #6,811 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bugaldie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bugaldie 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 Bugaldie?

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

Is Bugaldie a good suburb to live in?

Bugaldie is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 162.The median income is $566/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.0% 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: 10643. All dollar figures in AUD.