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Bullaburra NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bullaburra NSW is 1,300 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bullaburra is $729 per week ($37,908 per year). Median rent in Bullaburra is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Bullaburra has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Bullaburra has a population density of 211.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bullaburra is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bullaburra is $1,900.

There were 13 recorded offences in Bullaburra in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (3 offences).

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Bullaburra Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bullaburra Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$729/wk

$37,908 per year

#4936 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,900/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bullaburra Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (640) Female 50.6% (655)

Population Density

211.8

people per km²

1,300 people · 6.1 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,075

Family income/wk

Bullaburra 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)

Bullaburra Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

44.8% 191 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

55.2% 235 dwellings

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

Bullaburra Country of Birth

Australia

91.2%

England

5.0%

Germany

1.1%

India

1.1%

Chile

0.9%

Fiji

0.7%

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

Bullaburra Religion

No Religion

51.7%

Catholic

18.7%

Anglican

13.8%

Not stated

6.4%

Baptist

3.1%

Christian (other)

2.8%

Uniting Church

2.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bullaburra Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

65.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.7%

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

Bullaburra Languages Spoken at Home

Other

34.5%

Spanish

24.1%

German

17.2%

Arabic

13.8%

Greek

10.3%

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

Bullaburra Employment

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Employed full-time

33.9% 327 people

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Employed part-time

23.3% 225 people

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Unemployed

1.7% 16 people

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Not in labour force

41.1% 396 people

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

Bullaburra Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

30.9%

Bachelor Degree

26.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.2%

Postgraduate Degree

11.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.6%

Certificate I/II

1.7%

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

Bullaburra Occupation

Professionals

31.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.1%

Managers

15.3%

Clerical & Administrative

12.7%

Community & Personal Service

12.3%

Labourers

4.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.8%

Sales Workers

3.4%

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

Bullaburra Field of Study

Society & Culture

18.1%

Management & Commerce

15.4%

Engineering

13.5%

Education

11.6%

Health

11.4%

Creative Arts

8.4%

Architecture & Building

7.2%

Agriculture & Environment

5.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.9%

Information Technology

2.1%

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

Bullaburra Dwelling Types

Separate house

99.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bullaburra Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.3%

$300-$399/wk

1.7%

$400-$499/wk

6.5%

$500-$649/wk

5.6%

$650-$799/wk

6.7%

$800-$999/wk

6.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.8%

$4,000+/wk

11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bullaburra Marital Status

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Married

46.8% 504

↔️

Separated

3.1% 33

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Divorced

10.4% 112

🕊️

Widowed

2.3% 25

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Never married

37.5% 404

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bullaburra Ancestry

Australian

30.1%

English

29.5%

Irish

11.6%

Scottish

9.0%

Other

4.8%

German

3.6%

Dutch

2.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.7%

Italian

2.5%

Maltese

1.2%

Welsh

1.1%

Hungarian

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bullaburra School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

23.1%

Secondary — Government

19.2%

Vocational Education

14.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

13.5%

Pre-school

9.2%

Secondary — Catholic

8.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.7%

Primary — Catholic

5.0%

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

Bullaburra Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.1% 128

✅

No need for assistance

94.9% 2,378

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

Bullaburra Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.3% 211

—

Not a volunteer

79.7% 828

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bullaburra Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.7%

$450-$599/mo

1.4%

$600-$799/mo

3.3%

$800-$999/mo

7.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bullaburra How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.8%

Did not go to work

27.1%

Train

2.3%

Car (passenger)

1.5%

Walked only

1.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.0%

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

Bullaburra Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.2%

1 vehicle

36.9%

2 vehicles

35.7%

3 vehicles

16.6%

4+ vehicles

6.6%

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

Bullaburra Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.4%

2 bedrooms

15.9%

3 bedrooms

42.5%

4 bedrooms

30.1%

5 bedrooms

7.9%

6+ bedrooms

1.2%

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

Bullaburra Population Mobility

12.2%

moved in the last year

32.0%

moved in the last 5 years

2.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bullaburra Indigenous Population

3.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,432

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bullaburra Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

158

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Heart disease

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Bullaburra Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.1%

$1-$149/wk

5.4%

$150-$299/wk

6.5%

$300-$399/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

5.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.2%

$800-$999/wk

7.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bullaburra Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.4%

Couple — no children

31.1%

Couple — no children under 15

17.2%

One parent — no children under 15

5.9%

One parent — children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bullaburra Military Service

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.4% 4

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Previously served

3.4% 36

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Never served

96.2% 1,008

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bullaburra Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.9% 165

—

Did not provide

84.1% 875

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bullaburra Children Ever Born

No children

36.8%

1 child

16.5%

2 children

29.9%

3 children

11.9%

4 children

4.8%

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

Bullaburra When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

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

Bullaburra Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.5%

5–14 hours

37.1%

15–29 hours

19.9%

30+ hours

11.6%

Did not do domestic work

11.9%

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

Bullaburra Household Size

1 person

25.2%

2 persons

36.9%

3 persons

14.7%

4 persons

14.7%

5 persons

4.8%

6+ persons

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bullaburra Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,084

Moved from NSW

102

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

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

Bullaburra Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.4%

Step family — no other children

7.5%

Blended family — no other children

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bullaburra Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 13 total

Property Damage

Other Against Property

Other Against Person

Weapons

Assault

Theft

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Bullaburra Schools

schools nearby

government

1053

avg ICSEA score

570

total students

Korowal School Independent

Combined · K-12 · 259 students

1084

ICSEA

Our Lady of The Nativity Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 115 students

1076

ICSEA

Lawson Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 196 students

1000

ICSEA

Aspect Western Sydney School, Lawson Independent

Primary

Blacktown Youth College - Lawson Campus Independent

Secondary

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

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Bullaburra Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,765/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.7%

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

If you earn X in Bullaburra

Your weekly income

≈ $7,648/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $1,365/wk

Rent share 22.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bullaburra

What is the population of Bullaburra NSW?

The population of Bullaburra NSW is 1,300 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 211.8 people per km².Bullaburra is ranked #3,597 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bullaburra?

The median personal income in Bullaburra NSW is $729 per week, or $37,908 per year.The median household income is $1,765 per week.Family income is $2,075 per week.Bullaburra is ranked #4,936 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bullaburra?

Median rent in Bullaburra NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 22.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bullaburra ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bullaburra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bullaburra NSW is $1,900. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bullaburra?

The median age in Bullaburra NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bullaburra a good suburb to live in?

Bullaburra is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,300.The median income is $729/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.7% 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: 10653. All dollar figures in AUD.