Bolwarra, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Bolwarra NSW is 1,350 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bolwarra is $946 per week ($49,192 per year). Median rent in Bolwarra is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Bolwarra has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Bolwarra has a population density of 302 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bolwarra is England. The most common religion is No religion (36.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bolwarra is $2,000.

There were 4 recorded offences in Bolwarra in 2025-26, a rate of 3 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

Population
1,350
Census 2021
Median income
$946/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$440/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
41years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Bolwarra vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Bolwarra is $946 a week, 24% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 471st of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $440 a week, $55 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 19.8% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 41, 2 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBolwarraTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$946/wk$765/wk +24%$766/wk
Household income$2,217/wk$1,704/wk +30%$1,637/wk
Rent$440/wk$385/wk +14%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,000/mo$1,965/mo +2%$1,733/mo
Median age4143 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.8%22.6% −2.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Bolwarra, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Bolwarra Population

1,350 residents at the 2021 Census.

Bolwarra Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$946/wk
$49,192 per year
Ranked 1,653 of 14,663
Median Rent
$440/wk
$1,907 per month
Ranked 1,252 of 14,663
Median Age
41years
3 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Bolwarra Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,217/wk
Median rent $440/wk
Rent to income 19.8%

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

Median rent in Bolwarra against your income

About $9,607 a month
Median rent $440/wk
Left after rent $1,777/wk
Rent share 19.8%

Bolwarra Schools

7
schools nearby
3
government
1026
avg ICSEA score
2,679
total students
Nillo Infants School Government
Primary · K-2 · 52 students
1076
ICSEA
St John the Baptist Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 397 students
1047
ICSEA
Linuwel School Ltd Independent
Combined · K-12 · 244 students
1041
ICSEA
Bolwarra Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 390 students
1032
ICSEA
All Saints College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,191 students
1023
ICSEA
Maitland Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 405 students
936
ICSEA
All Saints College (St Peter's) Catholic
Secondary

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

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Bolwarra Map

Bolwarra, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Bolwarra, New South Wales: 32.7108°S, 151.5730°E

Bolwarra Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (7)

People in Bolwarra

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.5% (641) Female 52.5% (709)

Population Density

302
people per km²
1,350 people · 4.5 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,437
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.7%
New Zealand
1.3%
South Africa
0.7%
Indonesia
0.4%
Italy
0.4%
Chile
0.3%
Ireland
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
0.5%
Japanese
0.5%
German
0.4%
Spanish
0.3%
Italian
0.2%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
46.0%
Australian
40.9%
Irish
15.6%
Scottish
12.7%
German
6.5%
Australian Aboriginal
3.8%
Dutch
2.2%
Italian
1.6%
South African
1.5%
Maori
1.0%
New Zealander
0.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
36.7%
Catholic
22.8%
Anglican
18.7%
Not stated
5.6%
Uniting Church
5.6%
Christian (other)
3.7%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.6%
Baptist
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
59.4% 628
Separated
3.6% 38
Divorced
7.1% 75
Widowed
3.5% 37
Never married
26.5% 280

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
46.0%
Couple: no children
28.3%
Couple: no children under 15
16.5%
One parent: children under 15
6.3%
One parent: no children under 15
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
18.0%
2 persons
37.4%
3 persons
14.5%
4 persons
18.8%
5 persons
8.4%
6+ persons
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Bolwarra

Housing Tenure

Of the 467 occupied private dwellings in Bolwarra at the 2021 Census, 13.1% were rented, 39.0% owned outright and 45.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.5% 7 dwellings
Owned outright
39.0% 182 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
45.8% 214 dwellings
Rented
13.1% 61 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.9% 4 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
4.4%
3 bedrooms
37.1%
4 bedrooms
45.9%
5 bedrooms
9.6%
6+ bedrooms
3.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.6%
$600-$799/mo
4.6%
$800-$999/mo
3.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
19.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
14.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.1%
1 vehicle
26.4%
2 vehicles
45.3%
3 vehicles
15.8%
4+ vehicles
11.4%

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

Work, income and education in Bolwarra

Employment

Employed full-time
39.8% 390 people
Employed part-time
24.3% 238 people
Unemployed
2.9% 28 people
Not in labour force
33.1% 325 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
31.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.3%
Managers
16.5%
Clerical & Administrative
10.8%
Community & Personal Service
10.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.9%
Labourers
4.1%
Sales Workers
3.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
0.7%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
3.3%
$500-$649/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
7.4%
$800-$999/wk
5.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.9%
$4,000+/wk
19.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.0%
$1-$149/wk
5.2%
$150-$299/wk
6.0%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
2.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.2%
$650-$799/wk
7.3%
$800-$999/wk
8.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.5%
$3,500+/wk
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.2%
Did not go to work
20.8%
Car (passenger)
3.1%
Walked only
1.6%
Other
0.8%
Bicycle
0.6%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
59.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
37.0%
Bachelor Degree
28.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.3%
Postgraduate Degree
10.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.5%
Certificate I/II
2.0%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
24.4%
Management & Commerce
20.0%
Health
13.9%
Society & Culture
11.7%
Education
11.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.0%
Architecture & Building
4.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.2%
Agriculture & Environment
2.6%
Creative Arts
2.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
24.7%
Secondary: Government
15.3%
Pre-school
12.2%
Secondary: Catholic
12.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
11.2%
Primary: Catholic
10.2%
Vocational Education
9.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.1%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.0%
Has need for assistance
3.3%
Need for assistance not stated
5.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
119
Asthma
64
Arthritis
47
Heart disease
35
Diabetes
29
Cancer
28
Lung condition
21
Stroke
14
Kidney disease
11
Dementia
5

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.9% 139
Did not provide
86.1% 864

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.9% 171
Not a volunteer
83.1% 840

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.4% 4
Previously served
2.6% 26
Never served
97.0% 983

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.9%
1 child
10.2%
2 children
30.8%
3 children
22.9%
4 children
7.7%
5+ children
0.6%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
6
1951: 1960
8
1961: 1970
11
1971: 1980
12
1981: 1990
22
1991: 2000
5
2001: 2010
17
2011: 2015
21
2016
10
2018
7

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

Population Mobility

16.3%
moved in the last year
49.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,066
Moved from NSW
139
Moved: same area (SA2)
50
Moved from QLD
5
Moved from overseas
5
Moved from WA
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.7%
5: 14 hours
34.7%
15: 29 hours
17.7%
30+ hours
11.6%
Did not do domestic work
16.3%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.2%
Step family: no other children
11.7%
Other couple: children only
2.3%
Blended family: no other children
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Bolwarra Crime Statistics

4 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Assault
2
Theft
1
Property Damage
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Bolwarra

The closest suburb to Bolwarra is Lorn, 1.9 km away.

Lorn
1.9 km away · income $895/wk · rent $378/wk
Bolwarra Heights
2.2 km away · income $979/wk · rent $420/wk
Largs
3.1 km away · income $828/wk · rent $420/wk
Maitland (NSW)
3.5 km away · income $635/wk · rent $320/wk
Raworth
3.8 km away · income $925/wk · rent $440/wk
Telarah
4.3 km away · income $689/wk · rent $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bolwarra

What is the population of Bolwarra NSW?

The population of Bolwarra NSW is 1,350 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 302 people per km². Bolwarra is ranked #3,546 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bolwarra?

The median personal income in Bolwarra NSW is $946 per week, or $49,192 per year. The median household income is $2,217 per week. Family income is $2,437 per week. Bolwarra is ranked #1,653 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bolwarra?

Median rent in Bolwarra NSW is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Rent represents 19.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Bolwarra ranks #1,252 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bolwarra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bolwarra NSW is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bolwarra?

The median age in Bolwarra NSW is 41 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bolwarra a good suburb to live in?

Bolwarra is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,350. The median income is $946/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.8% 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: 10449. All dollar figures in AUD.