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Bulimba QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bulimba, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Bulimba QLD is 7,623 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bulimba is $1,393 per week ($72,436 per year). Median rent in Bulimba is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Bulimba has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Bulimba has a population density of 3582.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bulimba is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bulimba is $2,800.

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Bulimba Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bulimba Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,393/wk

$72,436 per year

#182 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$500/wk

$2,167 per month

#576 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,800/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bulimba Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (3,733) Female 51.0% (3,885)

Population Density

3582.1

people per km²

7,623 people · 2.1 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$3,626

Family income/wk

Bulimba 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bulimba Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

44.3% 812 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

55.7% 1,019 dwellings

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

Bulimba Country of Birth

Australia

86.4%

England

9.2%

Brazil

0.7%

Canada

0.7%

Germany

0.7%

China

0.6%

India

0.6%

France

0.6%

Iran

0.3%

Fiji

0.2%

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

Bulimba Religion

No Religion

46.6%

Catholic

24.6%

Anglican

14.2%

Not stated

6.0%

Uniting Church

3.8%

Christian (other)

2.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.6%

Eastern Orthodox

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bulimba Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

82.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

11.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.5%

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

Bulimba Languages Spoken at Home

Other

22.8%

Spanish

22.0%

Portuguese

14.2%

Mandarin

12.7%

German

10.1%

French

7.1%

Italian

6.0%

Afrikaans

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Bulimba Employment

💼

Employed full-time

50.5% 2,848 people

⏰

Employed part-time

19.8% 1,120 people

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Unemployed

3.0% 171 people

🏠

Not in labour force

26.7% 1,505 people

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

Bulimba Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

45.9%

Postgraduate Degree

17.4%

Certificate III/IV

14.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.9%

Certificate I/II

1.1%

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

Bulimba Occupation

Professionals

41.7%

Managers

25.9%

Clerical & Administrative

12.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.2%

Community & Personal Service

5.3%

Sales Workers

4.6%

Labourers

1.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.5%

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

Bulimba Field of Study

Management & Commerce

32.2%

Society & Culture

14.7%

Engineering

12.8%

Health

11.1%

Education

6.8%

Creative Arts

5.8%

Architecture & Building

4.9%

Information Technology

3.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.3%

Agriculture & Environment

1.0%

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

Bulimba Dwelling Types

Separate house

75.7%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

23.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bulimba Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.3%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

0.9%

$300-$399/wk

1.0%

$400-$499/wk

2.2%

$500-$649/wk

2.6%

$650-$799/wk

2.3%

$800-$999/wk

3.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.9%

$4,000+/wk

35.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bulimba Marital Status

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Married

48.3% 3,034

↔️

Separated

2.9% 184

📋

Divorced

9.4% 593

🕊️

Widowed

3.2% 204

👤

Never married

36.1% 2,265

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bulimba Ancestry

English

32.0%

Australian

23.8%

Irish

11.3%

Scottish

10.4%

Other

8.8%

German

4.3%

Italian

3.5%

Chinese

1.7%

Dutch

1.3%

Greek

1.0%

Welsh

0.9%

New Zealander

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bulimba School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

29.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

17.6%

Secondary — Catholic

10.7%

Vocational Education

10.0%

Pre-school

9.9%

Primary — Catholic

8.1%

Secondary — Government

8.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.9%

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

Bulimba Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.5% 507

✅

No need for assistance

96.5% 14,123

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

Bulimba Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.7% 994

—

Not a volunteer

83.3% 4,957

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bulimba Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.6%

$300-$449/mo

2.2%

$450-$599/mo

1.2%

$600-$799/mo

2.7%

$800-$999/mo

3.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

18.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

25.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bulimba How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

64.1%

Did not go to work

13.4%

Ferry

7.9%

Car (passenger)

3.7%

Walked only

3.5%

Bus

2.0%

Bicycle

1.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.2%

Other

1.0%

Train

0.5%

Truck

0.5%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.4%

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

Bulimba Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.7%

1 vehicle

43.7%

2 vehicles

37.9%

3 vehicles

9.2%

4+ vehicles

4.6%

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

Bulimba Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.2%

2 bedrooms

29.6%

3 bedrooms

29.6%

4 bedrooms

22.3%

5 bedrooms

9.7%

6+ bedrooms

1.6%

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

Bulimba Population Mobility

22.3%

moved in the last year

57.9%

moved in the last 5 years

3.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

71.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bulimba Indigenous Population

1.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

156

Indigenous residents

14,535

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bulimba Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

611

Asthma

240

Heart disease

158

Arthritis

146

Cancer

101

Diabetes

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Bulimba Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.9%

$1-$149/wk

3.6%

$150-$299/wk

3.9%

$300-$399/wk

1.6%

$400-$499/wk

1.6%

$500-$649/wk

1.6%

$650-$799/wk

4.7%

$800-$999/wk

6.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

15.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.0%

$3,500+/wk

15.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bulimba Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.7%

Couple — no children

30.4%

Couple — no children under 15

15.4%

One parent — children under 15

5.6%

One parent — no children under 15

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bulimba Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 8

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 8

🏅

Previously served

3.0% 177

👤

Never served

96.8% 5,770

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bulimba Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

10.6% 628

—

Did not provide

89.4% 5,306

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bulimba Children Ever Born

No children

41.4%

1 child

13.6%

2 children

27.1%

3 children

13.4%

4 children

3.1%

5+ children

1.3%

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

Bulimba When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

102

1971–1980

150

1981–1990

224

1991–2000

221

2001–2010

542

2011–2015

273

2016

2017

2018

2019

100

2020

2021

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

Bulimba Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.6%

5–14 hours

36.6%

15–29 hours

12.5%

30+ hours

7.6%

Did not do domestic work

17.7%

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

Bulimba Household Size

1 person

25.8%

2 persons

36.4%

3 persons

15.3%

4 persons

15.3%

5 persons

5.7%

6+ persons

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bulimba Where Residents Moved From

Same address

5,633

Moved from QLD

1,002

Moved — same area (SA2)

229

Moved from overseas

144

Moved from NSW

106

Moved from VIC

Moved from WA

Moved from TAS

Moved from ACT

Moved from SA

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

Bulimba Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.4%

Step family — no other children

10.6%

Blended family — no other children

1.7%

Other couple — children only

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bulimba Schools

schools nearby

government

1114

avg ICSEA score

15,369

total students

All Hallows' School Catholic

Combined · 5-12 · 1,707 students

1183

ICSEA

Cannon Hill Anglican College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,355 students

1174

ICSEA

St Agatha's Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 359 students

1159

ICSEA

St Margaret's Anglican Girls School Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,436 students

1158

ICSEA

Sts Peter and Paul's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 548 students

1156

ICSEA

St Rita's College Catholic

Combined · 5-12 · 1,225 students

1153

ICSEA

Ascot State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 631 students

1138

ICSEA

Holy Spirit School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 265 students

1138

ICSEA

Holy Cross School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 93 students

1137

ICSEA

Clayfield College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 604 students

1135

ICSEA

Our Lady Help of Christians School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 179 students

1132

ICSEA

Bulimba State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 612 students

1124

ICSEA

Seven Hills State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 487 students

1123

ICSEA

Lourdes Hill College Catholic

Combined · 5-12 · 1,225 students

1120

ICSEA

Norman Park State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 364 students

1119

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 29 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Bulimba Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,805/wk

Median Rent $500/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.8%

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

If you earn X in Bulimba

Your weekly income

≈ $12,155/month

Median rent $500/wk

Left after rent $2,305/wk

Rent share 17.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Hamilton (Qld)

Income: $1,225/wk Rent: $430/wk Save: $70/wk

Townsville City

Income: $1,182/wk Rent: $390/wk Save: $110/wk

Kalinga

Income: $1,182/wk Rent: $400/wk Save: $100/wk

New Farm

Income: $1,226/wk Rent: $405/wk Save: $95/wk

Rockyview

Income: $1,141/wk Rent: $480/wk Save: $20/wk

Chelmer

Income: $1,282/wk Rent: $490/wk Save: $10/wk

Graceville

Income: $1,195/wk Rent: $495/wk Save: $5/wk

Ascot (Brisbane - Qld)

Income: $1,163/wk Rent: $390/wk Save: $110/wk

Bulimba vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Mount Lofty

Pop: 3,825 Income: $965/wk Rent: $340/wk

Tallebudgera

Pop: 3,826 Income: $790/wk Rent: $595/wk

Silkstone

Pop: 3,830 Income: $705/wk Rent: $305/wk

Warana

Pop: 3,831 Income: $724/wk Rent: $420/wk

Westcourt

Pop: 3,841 Income: $664/wk Rent: $300/wk

Middle Park (Qld)

Pop: 3,845 Income: $864/wk Rent: $450/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bulimba

What is the population of Bulimba QLD?

The population of Bulimba QLD is 7,623 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3582.1 people per km².Bulimba is ranked #941 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bulimba?

The median personal income in Bulimba QLD is $1,393 per week, or $72,436 per year.The median household income is $2,805 per week.Family income is $3,626 per week.Bulimba is ranked #182 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bulimba?

Median rent in Bulimba QLD is $500 per week ($2,167 per month).Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bulimba ranks #576 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bulimba?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bulimba QLD is $2,800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bulimba?

The median age in Bulimba QLD is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bulimba a good suburb to live in?

Bulimba is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 7,623.The median income is $1,393/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% 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: 30412. All dollar figures in AUD.