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Bunyan NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bunyan NSW is 192 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bunyan is $1,006 per week ($52,312 per year). Median rent in Bunyan is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Bunyan has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Bunyan has a population density of 2.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bunyan is $1,600.

There were 1 recorded offences in Bunyan in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (1 offences).

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Bunyan Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bunyan Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,006/wk

$52,312 per year

#1197 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

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,600/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Bunyan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (101) Female 48.5% (95)

Population Density

2.6

people per km²

192 people · 74.3 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,449

Family income/wk

Bunyan 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)

Bunyan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.2% 32 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.8% 27 dwellings

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

Bunyan Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Bunyan Religion

No Religion

44.4%

Catholic

24.6%

Anglican

12.8%

Christian (other)

4.8%

Not stated

4.8%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

3.2%

Other Religions Tot

3.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bunyan Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.1%

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

Bunyan Languages Spoken at Home

Arabic

100.0%

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

Bunyan Employment

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Employed full-time

43.6% 61 people

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Employed part-time

24.3% 34 people

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Not in labour force

32.1% 45 people

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

Bunyan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.2%

Bachelor Degree

32.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.5%

Postgraduate Degree

3.8%

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

Bunyan Occupation

Professionals

28.9%

Clerical & Administrative

15.8%

Managers

14.5%

Community & Personal Service

13.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.8%

Labourers

9.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

6.6%

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

Bunyan Field of Study

Engineering

21.3%

Health

21.3%

Management & Commerce

18.0%

Information Technology

9.8%

Architecture & Building

8.2%

Agriculture & Environment

8.2%

Society & Culture

6.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.6%

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

Bunyan Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bunyan Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

8.5%

$650-$799/wk

5.1%

$800-$999/wk

5.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

15.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.8%

$4,000+/wk

20.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bunyan Marital Status

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Married

61.4% 97

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Separated

1.9% 3

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Divorced

7.0% 11

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Widowed

1.9% 3

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Never married

27.8% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bunyan Ancestry

English

33.7%

Australian

27.0%

Irish

12.6%

Scottish

12.6%

German

3.9%

Other

3.5%

Lebanese

3.2%

Dutch

2.5%

Italian

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bunyan School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

21.1%

Primary — Government

15.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

15.8%

Primary — Catholic

13.2%

Vocational Education

13.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.5%

Secondary — Catholic

10.5%

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

Bunyan Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.0% 11

✅

No need for assistance

97.0% 359

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

Bunyan Volunteering

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Volunteer

25.9% 38

—

Not a volunteer

74.1% 109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bunyan Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

17.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

30.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

34.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bunyan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.0%

Did not go to work

16.0%

Car (passenger)

4.9%

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

Bunyan Car Ownership

1 vehicle

13.0%

2 vehicles

47.8%

3 vehicles

18.8%

4+ vehicles

20.3%

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

Bunyan Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

10.8%

3 bedrooms

36.9%

4 bedrooms

38.5%

5 bedrooms

7.7%

6+ bedrooms

6.2%

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

Bunyan Population Mobility

9.2%

moved in the last year

31.3%

moved in the last 5 years

0.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bunyan Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

373

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bunyan Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

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

Bunyan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.9%

$150-$299/wk

2.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.3%

$400-$499/wk

3.6%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

10.0%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,500+/wk

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bunyan Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.7%

Couple — no children

34.2%

Couple — no children under 15

15.8%

One parent — children under 15

4.4%

One parent — no children under 15

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bunyan Military Service

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Previously served

2.7% 4

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Never served

97.3% 145

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bunyan Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.0% 21

—

Did not provide

86.0% 129

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bunyan Children Ever Born

No children

40.4%

1 child

15.8%

2 children

31.6%

3 children

12.3%

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

Bunyan When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

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

Bunyan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.9%

5–14 hours

35.3%

15–29 hours

17.3%

30+ hours

15.4%

Did not do domestic work

12.2%

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

Bunyan Household Size

1 person

18.2%

2 persons

36.4%

3 persons

14.3%

4 persons

14.3%

5 persons

11.7%

6+ persons

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bunyan Where Residents Moved From

Same address

167

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from ACT

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

Bunyan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.5%

Step family — no other children

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bunyan Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Bunyan Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,050/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.5%

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

If you earn X in Bunyan

Your weekly income

≈ $8,883/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $1,650/wk

Rent share 19.5%

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Income: $882/wk Rent: $390/wk Save: $10/wk

Boambee

Income: $809/wk Rent: $315/wk Save: $85/wk

Somersby

Income: $867/wk Rent: $380/wk Save: $20/wk

Newcastle East

Income: $1,036/wk Rent: $390/wk Save: $10/wk

Kilaben Bay

Income: $859/wk Rent: $390/wk Save: $10/wk

Malabar

Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $250/wk

Carss Park

Income: $913/wk Rent: $288/wk Save: $112/wk

Albury

Income: $930/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $130/wk

Bunyan vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bundagen

Pop: 96 Income: $459/wk Rent: $30/wk

Burragate

Pop: 96 Income: $543/wk Rent: $250/wk

Cottage Point

Pop: 96 Income: $1,350/wk Rent: $607/wk

Durren Durren

Pop: 96 Income: $833/wk

Edgeroi

Pop: 96 Income: $1,187/wk Rent: $200/wk

Gowrie (Tamworth Regional - NSW)

Pop: 96 Income: $924/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bunyan

What is the population of Bunyan NSW?

The population of Bunyan NSW is 192 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.6 people per km².Bunyan is ranked #7,064 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bunyan?

The median personal income in Bunyan NSW is $1,006 per week, or $52,312 per year.The median household income is $2,050 per week.Family income is $2,449 per week.Bunyan is ranked #1,197 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bunyan?

Median rent in Bunyan NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 19.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bunyan ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bunyan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bunyan NSW is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bunyan?

The median age in Bunyan NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bunyan a good suburb to live in?

Bunyan is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 192.The median income is $1,006/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.5% 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: 10688. All dollar figures in AUD.