Bulwer QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bulwer QLD is 59 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bulwer is $604 per week ($31,408 per year). Median rent in Bulwer is $225 per week ($975 per month). Bulwer has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Bulwer has a population density of 146.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bulwer is England. The most common religion is Not stated (33% of residents).

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Bulwer Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bulwer Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$604/wk
$31,408 per year
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Median Rent
$225/wk
$975 per month
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Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Bulwer Demographics

Gender Split

Male 61.0% (36) Female 39.0% (23)

Population Density

146.2
people per km²
59 people · 0.4 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Bulwer Age Distribution

25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bulwer Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 6 dwellings

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

Bulwer Country of Birth

Australia
85.7%
England
14.3%

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

Bulwer Religion

Not stated
33.3%
No Religion
28.3%
Catholic
13.3%
Uniting Church
11.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
8.3%
Anglican
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bulwer Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
54.5%
Year 12 or equivalent
36.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.1%

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

Bulwer Employment

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Employed full-time
17.0% 8 people
Employed part-time
44.7% 21 people
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Not in labour force
38.3% 18 people

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

Bulwer Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
52.2%
Certificate III/IV
47.8%

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

Bulwer Occupation

Managers
41.7%
Community & Personal Service
33.3%
Clerical & Administrative
25.0%

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

Bulwer Field of Study

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
42.9%
Health
28.6%
Management & Commerce
28.6%

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

Bulwer Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bulwer Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
50.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bulwer Marital Status

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Married
35.2% 19
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Separated
5.6% 3
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Divorced
5.6% 3
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Widowed
13.0% 7
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Never married
40.7% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bulwer Ancestry

English
42.6%
Australian
34.0%
Scottish
10.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
6.4%
Dutch
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bulwer Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 77

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

Bulwer Volunteering

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Volunteer
23.7% 9
Not a volunteer
76.3% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bulwer How People Get to Work

Walked only
47.1%
Car (driver)
29.4%
Did not go to work
23.5%

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

Bulwer Car Ownership

1 vehicle
47.1%
2 vehicles
52.9%

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

Bulwer Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Bulwer Population Mobility

32.5%
moved in the last year
68.8%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
39.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bulwer Indigenous Population

4.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
68
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bulwer Long-term Health Conditions

Lung condition
6

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

Bulwer Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
13.0%
$650-$799/wk
39.1%
$800-$999/wk
17.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
30.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bulwer Family Structure

Couple — no children
73.9%
One parent — no children under 15
26.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bulwer Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
21.7% 10
Did not provide
78.3% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bulwer Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Bulwer When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
6

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

Bulwer Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
30.6%
5–14 hours
33.3%
15–29 hours
11.1%
Did not do domestic work
25.0%

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

Bulwer Household Size

1 person
35.7%
2 persons
64.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bulwer Where Residents Moved From

Same address
27
Moved from QLD
10

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

Bulwer Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,062/wk
Median Rent $225/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.2%

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

If you earn X in Bulwer

≈ $4,602/month
Median rent $225/wk
Left after rent $837/wk
Rent share 21.2%

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Bulwer vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bulwer

What is the population of Bulwer QLD?

The population of Bulwer QLD is 59 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 146.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Bulwer?

The median personal income in Bulwer QLD is $604 per week, or $31,408 per year.The median household income is $1,062 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Bulwer?

Median rent in Bulwer QLD is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 21.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Bulwer?

The median age in Bulwer QLD is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bulwer a good suburb to live in?

Bulwer is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 59.The median income is $604/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30418. All dollar figures in AUD.