Bushells Ridge NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bushells Ridge NSW is 8 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bushells Ridge is $374 per week ($19,448 per year). Median rent in Bushells Ridge is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Bushells Ridge has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Bushells Ridge has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (0% of residents).

There were 5 recorded offences in Bushells Ridge in 2025-26, a rate of 625 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Bushells Ridge Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bushells Ridge Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$374/wk
$19,448 per year
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Median Rent
$450/wk
$1,950 per month
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Median Age
60years
22 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bushells Ridge Demographics

Gender Split

Male 0.0% (0) Female 100.0% (8)

Population Density

1.2
people per km²
8 people · 6.9 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,125
Family income/wk

Bushells Ridge Age Distribution

70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bushells Ridge Religion

No Religion
36.4%
Christian (other)
36.4%
Anglican
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bushells Ridge Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
62.5%
Year 12 or equivalent
37.5%

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

Bushells Ridge Employment

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Not in labour force
100.0% 9 people

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

Bushells Ridge Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bushells Ridge Marital Status

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Married
55.6% 5
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Never married
44.4% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bushells Ridge Ancestry

Other
57.1%
Australian
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bushells Ridge Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
16.7% 3
No need for assistance
83.3% 15

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

Bushells Ridge Volunteering

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Volunteer
30.8% 4
Not a volunteer
69.2% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bushells Ridge Car Ownership

3 vehicles
100.0%

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

Bushells Ridge Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
30.0%
moved in the last 5 years
25.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
40.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bushells Ridge Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
13
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bushells Ridge Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
3

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

Bushells Ridge Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bushells Ridge Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
30.8% 4
Did not provide
69.2% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bushells Ridge Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
36.4%
5–14 hours
36.4%
15–29 hours
27.3%

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

Bushells Ridge Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Assault
2
Theft
2
Drug Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Bushells Ridge Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
955
avg ICSEA score
193
total students
Wyee Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 193 students
955
ICSEA

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

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Bushells Ridge Rent Prices & Affordability

40%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $450/wk
Rent-to-Income 40.0%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Bushells Ridge

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $450/wk
Left after rent $675/wk
Rent share 40.0%

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Bushells Ridge vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bushells Ridge

What is the population of Bushells Ridge NSW?

The population of Bushells Ridge NSW is 8 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Bushells Ridge?

The median personal income in Bushells Ridge NSW is $374 per week, or $19,448 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,125 per week.

How much is rent in Bushells Ridge?

Median rent in Bushells Ridge NSW is $450 per week ($1,950 per month).Rent represents 40.0% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What is the median age in Bushells Ridge?

The median age in Bushells Ridge NSW is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bushells Ridge a good suburb to live in?

Bushells Ridge is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 8.The median income is $374/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (40.0% 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: 10720. All dollar figures in AUD.