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Bugle Ranges SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bugle Ranges, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Bugle Ranges SA is 289 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bugle Ranges is $773 per week ($40,196 per year). Median rent in Bugle Ranges is $268 per week ($1,161 per month). Bugle Ranges has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Bugle Ranges has a population density of 12.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bugle Ranges is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bugle Ranges is $2,167.

There were 2 recorded offences in Bugle Ranges in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Bugle Ranges Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bugle Ranges Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$773/wk

$40,196 per year

#4082 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$268/wk

$1,161 per month

#5774 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bugle Ranges Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.2% (136) Female 52.8% (152)

Population Density

12.5

people per km²

289 people · 23.1 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,285

Family income/wk

Bugle Ranges Age Distribution

0-4

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)

Bugle Ranges Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.0% 39 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.0% 39 dwellings

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

Bugle Ranges Country of Birth

Australia

91.9%

England

8.1%

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

Bugle Ranges Religion

No Religion

41.9%

Not stated

11.8%

Catholic

11.5%

Anglican

11.1%

Uniting Church

10.0%

Pentecostal

5.0%

Lutheran

5.0%

Christian (other)

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bugle Ranges Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

60.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

14.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.4%

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

Bugle Ranges Employment

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Employed full-time

40.4% 82 people

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Employed part-time

28.6% 58 people

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Unemployed

1.5% 3 people

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Not in labour force

29.6% 60 people

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

Bugle Ranges Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

35.5%

Bachelor Degree

31.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.7%

Postgraduate Degree

11.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.3%

Certificate I/II

2.5%

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

Bugle Ranges Occupation

Professionals

31.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.5%

Managers

17.8%

Community & Personal Service

11.2%

Sales Workers

5.6%

Labourers

4.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.7%

Clerical & Administrative

3.7%

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

Bugle Ranges Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.5%

Health

14.6%

Engineering

12.4%

Education

11.2%

Agriculture & Environment

9.0%

Society & Culture

7.9%

Information Technology

7.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.6%

Architecture & Building

4.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.5%

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

Bugle Ranges Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bugle Ranges Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

6.8%

$650-$799/wk

4.5%

$800-$999/wk

6.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.4%

$4,000+/wk

22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bugle Ranges Marital Status

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Married

58.0% 134

↔️

Separated

4.3% 10

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Divorced

8.7% 20

🕊️

Widowed

5.2% 12

👤

Never married

23.8% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bugle Ranges Ancestry

English

33.3%

Australian

29.8%

Scottish

12.0%

German

9.7%

Irish

5.3%

Other

2.8%

Dutch

2.0%

Italian

1.5%

New Zealander

1.3%

Croatian

0.8%

French

0.8%

Greek

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bugle Ranges School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt

25.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

21.4%

Primary — Government

19.6%

Secondary — Catholic

16.1%

Secondary — Government

12.5%

Pre-school

5.4%

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

Bugle Ranges Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.8% 26

✅

No need for assistance

95.2% 512

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

Bugle Ranges Volunteering

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Volunteer

26.8% 59

—

Not a volunteer

73.2% 161

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bugle Ranges Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

12.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

9.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bugle Ranges How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.6%

Did not go to work

13.5%

Truck

4.5%

Bus

2.7%

Car (passenger)

2.7%

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

Bugle Ranges Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.5%

2 vehicles

37.9%

3 vehicles

26.4%

4+ vehicles

16.1%

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

Bugle Ranges Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.3%

2 bedrooms

7.4%

3 bedrooms

38.3%

4 bedrooms

42.6%

5 bedrooms

3.2%

6+ bedrooms

4.3%

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

Bugle Ranges Population Mobility

7.0%

moved in the last year

31.8%

moved in the last 5 years

2.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bugle Ranges Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

538

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bugle Ranges Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Dementia

Cancer

Stroke

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

Bugle Ranges Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.4%

$1-$149/wk

6.4%

$150-$299/wk

9.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

9.1%

$800-$999/wk

5.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.1%

$3,500+/wk

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bugle Ranges Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.1%

Couple — no children

37.2%

Couple — no children under 15

11.3%

One parent — no children under 15

5.0%

One parent — children under 15

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bugle Ranges Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

1.4% 3

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

2.3% 5

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Previously served

1.8% 4

👤

Never served

94.5% 207

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bugle Ranges Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.3% 35

—

Did not provide

83.7% 180

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bugle Ranges Children Ever Born

No children

32.8%

1 child

3.4%

2 children

28.4%

3 children

25.9%

4 children

2.6%

5+ children

6.9%

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

Bugle Ranges When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

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

Bugle Ranges Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.6%

5–14 hours

35.2%

15–29 hours

17.6%

30+ hours

11.1%

Did not do domestic work

12.5%

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

Bugle Ranges Household Size

1 person

11.5%

2 persons

44.8%

3 persons

11.5%

4 persons

20.8%

5 persons

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bugle Ranges Where Residents Moved From

Same address

253

Moved from SA

Moved from QLD

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

Bugle Ranges Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

89.7%

Step family — no other children

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bugle Ranges Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Bugle Ranges Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,031/wk

Median Rent $268/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.2%

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

If you earn X in Bugle Ranges

Your weekly income

≈ $8,801/month

Median rent $268/wk

Left after rent $1,763/wk

Rent share 13.2%

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Income: $730/wk Rent: $215/wk Save: $53/wk

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Bugle Ranges vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Red Creek

Pop: 145 Income: $812/wk Rent: $225/wk

Bethany

Pop: 146 Income: $787/wk Rent: $320/wk

Sampson Flat

Pop: 147 Income: $900/wk Rent: $225/wk

Cannawigara

Pop: 147 Income: $974/wk Rent: $115/wk

Point Pearce

Pop: 147 Income: $285/wk Rent: $106/wk

Redhill

Pop: 147 Income: $497/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bugle Ranges

What is the population of Bugle Ranges SA?

The population of Bugle Ranges SA is 289 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.5 people per km².Bugle Ranges is ranked #6,100 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bugle Ranges?

The median personal income in Bugle Ranges SA is $773 per week, or $40,196 per year.The median household income is $2,031 per week.Family income is $2,285 per week.Bugle Ranges is ranked #4,082 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bugle Ranges?

Median rent in Bugle Ranges SA is $268 per week ($1,161 per month).Rent represents 13.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bugle Ranges ranks #5,774 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bugle Ranges?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bugle Ranges SA is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bugle Ranges?

The median age in Bugle Ranges SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bugle Ranges a good suburb to live in?

Bugle Ranges is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 289.The median income is $773/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.2% 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: 40181. All dollar figures in AUD.