Bunyah NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bunyah NSW is 130 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bunyah is $568 per week ($29,536 per year). Median rent in Bunyah is $316 per week ($1,369 per month). Bunyah has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Bunyah has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bunyah is England. The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bunyah is $1,007.

There were 3 recorded offences in Bunyah in 2025-26, a rate of 23 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Bunyah Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bunyah Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$568/wk
$29,536 per year
#7519 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$316/wk
$1,369 per month
#4248 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,007/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bunyah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (66) Female 51.1% (69)

Population Density

0.9
people per km²
130 people · 139.2 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,687
Family income/wk

Bunyah Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
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)

Bunyah Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
73.1% 38 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
26.9% 14 dwellings

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

Bunyah Country of Birth

Australia
93.4%
England
6.6%

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

Bunyah Religion

No Religion
30.5%
Anglican
23.4%
Not stated
14.8%
Catholic
12.5%
Uniting Church
5.5%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
4.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.7%
Othr Reln Other reln groups
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bunyah Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
47.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.8%

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

Bunyah Employment

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Employed full-time
24.5% 25 people
Employed part-time
21.6% 22 people
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Not in labour force
53.9% 55 people

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

Bunyah Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Bachelor Degree
25.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.8%

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

Bunyah Occupation

Managers
36.7%
Professionals
23.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.7%
Clerical & Administrative
13.3%
Labourers
10.0%

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

Bunyah Field of Study

Engineering
35.3%
Society & Culture
23.5%
Management & Commerce
17.6%
Education
14.7%
Health
8.8%

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

Bunyah Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bunyah Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
8.9%
$300-$399/wk
6.7%
$500-$649/wk
8.9%
$650-$799/wk
24.4%
$800-$999/wk
6.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.7%
$4,000+/wk
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bunyah Marital Status

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Married
71.6% 83
↔️
Separated
2.6% 3
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Widowed
3.4% 4
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Never married
22.4% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bunyah Ancestry

English
38.2%
Australian
32.9%
Scottish
13.2%
German
5.9%
Irish
5.9%
Other
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bunyah School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
40.0%
Primary — Government
30.0%
Secondary — Government
30.0%

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

Bunyah Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.7% 11
No need for assistance
95.3% 222

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

Bunyah Volunteering

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Volunteer
29.7% 33
Not a volunteer
70.3% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bunyah Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
31.3%
$800-$999/mo
18.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
25.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bunyah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.3%
Did not go to work
13.2%
Car (passenger)
10.5%

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

Bunyah Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.9%
2 vehicles
46.4%
3 vehicles
25.0%
4+ vehicles
10.7%

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

Bunyah Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.4%
2 bedrooms
17.0%
3 bedrooms
38.3%
4 bedrooms
38.3%

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

Bunyah Population Mobility

10.9%
moved in the last year
24.1%
moved in the last 5 years
3.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
48.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bunyah Indigenous Population

2.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
5
Indigenous residents
234
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bunyah Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
11
Asthma
7
Mental health
6
Heart disease
5
Kidney disease
4
Cancer
3

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

Bunyah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.0%
$150-$299/wk
8.5%
$300-$399/wk
4.3%
$400-$499/wk
7.4%
$500-$649/wk
9.6%
$650-$799/wk
11.7%
$800-$999/wk
10.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.4%
$3,500+/wk
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bunyah Family Structure

Couple — no children
52.4%
Couple — no children under 15
29.5%
Couple — children under 15
10.5%
One parent — children under 15
4.8%
One parent — no children under 15
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bunyah Military Service

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Previously served
5.5% 6
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Never served
94.5% 104

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bunyah Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
9.3% 10
Did not provide
90.7% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bunyah Children Ever Born

No children
40.5%
2 children
45.2%
3 children
14.3%

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

Bunyah When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5
1971–1980
4

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

Bunyah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.5%
5–14 hours
36.1%
15–29 hours
8.3%
30+ hours
21.3%
Did not do domestic work
15.7%

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

Bunyah Household Size

1 person
19.3%
2 persons
50.9%
3 persons
15.8%
4 persons
8.8%
5 persons
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bunyah Where Residents Moved From

Same address
106
Moved from NSW
13

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

Bunyah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bunyah Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Theft
3

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Bunyah Rent Prices & Affordability

26%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,208/wk
Median Rent $316/wk
Rent-to-Income 26.2%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Bunyah

≈ $5,235/month
Median rent $316/wk
Left after rent $892/wk
Rent share 26.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Bunyah vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bunyah

What is the population of Bunyah NSW?

The population of Bunyah NSW is 130 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².Bunyah is ranked #8,172 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bunyah?

The median personal income in Bunyah NSW is $568 per week, or $29,536 per year.The median household income is $1,208 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.Bunyah is ranked #7,519 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bunyah?

Median rent in Bunyah NSW is $316 per week ($1,369 per month).Rent represents 26.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Bunyah ranks #4,248 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bunyah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bunyah NSW is $1,007. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bunyah?

The median age in Bunyah NSW is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bunyah a good suburb to live in?

Bunyah is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 130.The median income is $568/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.2% 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: 10687. All dollar figures in AUD.