Bulgarra, WA: suburb profile

The population of Bulgarra WA is 2,990 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bulgarra is $1,409 per week ($73,268 per year). Median rent in Bulgarra is $388 per week ($1,681 per month). Bulgarra has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Bulgarra has a population density of 644 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bulgarra is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (50.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Tagalog. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bulgarra is $1,810.

Population
2,990
Census 2021
Median income
$1,409/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$388/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
33years
Census 2021

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

Bulgarra vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Bulgarra is $1,409 a week, 75% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 33rd of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $388 a week, $68 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 13.8% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 33, 8 years younger than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBulgarraTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,409/wk$806/wk +75%$766/wk
Household income$2,812/wk$1,722/wk +63%$1,637/wk
Rent$388/wk$320/wk +21%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,810/mo$1,759/mo +3%$1,733/mo
Median age3341 −8 yrs42
Rent share of household income13.8%18.6% −4.8 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 Bulgarra, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Bulgarra Population

2,990 residents at the 2021 Census.

Bulgarra Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,409/wk
$73,268 per year
Ranked 171 of 14,663
Median Rent
$388/wk
$1,681 per month
Ranked 2,364 of 14,663
Median Age
33years
5 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,810/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

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

Bulgarra Rent Prices & Affordability

14% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,812/wk
Median rent $388/wk
Rent to income 13.8%

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

Median rent in Bulgarra against your income

About $12,185 a month
Median rent $388/wk
Left after rent $2,424/wk
Rent share 13.8%

Bulgarra Schools

3
schools nearby
2
government
943
avg ICSEA score
841
total students
St Paul's Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 339 students
1019
ICSEA
Karratha Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 268 students
912
ICSEA
Pegs Creek Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 234 students
899
ICSEA

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

All schools near Bulgarra, with a map

Bulgarra Map

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Bulgarra, Western Australia: 20.7257°S, 116.8575°E

Bulgarra Schools (3)

People in Bulgarra

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.9% (1,637) Female 45.1% (1,345)

Population Density

644
people per km²
2,990 people · 4.6 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$3,198
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
Male Female

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
4.2%
England
2.4%
Philippines
2.2%
Thailand
1.1%
India
1.0%
South Africa
0.7%
China
0.5%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Tagalog
1.2%
Thai
1.1%
Australian Indigenous Languages
1.0%
Mandarin
0.9%
Filipino
0.6%
French
0.5%
Vietnamese
0.4%

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

Ancestry

English
34.5%
Australian
33.3%
Australian Aboriginal
7.4%
Irish
7.3%
Scottish
6.3%
German
4.0%
Filipino
2.9%
Italian
2.7%
New Zealander
1.7%
Maori
1.7%
Chinese
1.6%

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
50.0%
Not stated
17.5%
Catholic
14.5%
Anglican
6.0%
Buddhism
1.9%
Baptist
1.5%
Christian (other)
1.3%
Hinduism
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

8.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
39.6% 928
Separated
3.8% 88
Divorced
8.0% 188
Widowed
1.0% 23
Never married
47.7% 1,118

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
55.4%
Couple: no children
24.3%
Couple: no children under 15
9.6%
One parent: children under 15
6.2%
One parent: no children under 15
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
24.3%
2 persons
31.8%
3 persons
17.2%
4 persons
17.6%
5 persons
7.3%
6+ persons
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Bulgarra

Housing Tenure

Of the 929 occupied private dwellings in Bulgarra at the 2021 Census, 47.1% were rented, 11.3% owned outright and 37.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.5% 23 dwellings
Owned outright
11.3% 105 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
37.0% 344 dwellings
Rented
47.1% 438 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.0% 19 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
80.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
11.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.9%
2 bedrooms
8.2%
3 bedrooms
59.3%
4 bedrooms
21.8%
5 bedrooms
2.4%
6+ bedrooms
0.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.3%
$300-$449/mo
2.0%
$450-$599/mo
1.3%
$600-$799/mo
2.6%
$800-$999/mo
3.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
17.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
22.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
26.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
11.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.3%
1 vehicle
26.8%
2 vehicles
41.5%
3 vehicles
16.9%
4+ vehicles
10.4%

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

Work, income and education in Bulgarra

Employment

Employed full-time
65.1% 1,188 people
Employed part-time
17.1% 312 people
Unemployed
2.4% 43 people
Not in labour force
15.5% 283 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
32.5%
Professionals
12.9%
Clerical & Administrative
12.1%
Managers
11.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.2%
Labourers
8.4%
Community & Personal Service
8.2%
Sales Workers
5.0%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
0.7%
$400-$499/wk
0.8%
$500-$649/wk
0.6%
$650-$799/wk
2.5%
$800-$999/wk
3.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
3.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
12.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.7%
$4,000+/wk
26.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.5%
$1-$149/wk
2.8%
$150-$299/wk
3.1%
$300-$399/wk
1.4%
$400-$499/wk
0.8%
$500-$649/wk
1.0%
$650-$799/wk
5.8%
$800-$999/wk
8.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
19.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.2%
$3,500+/wk
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.1%
Did not go to work
10.3%
Car (passenger)
5.8%
Walked only
4.1%
Bus
1.2%
Truck
1.0%
Bicycle
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Other
0.7%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.0%

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
58.9%
Bachelor Degree
15.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.5%
Certificate I/II
5.4%
Postgraduate Degree
3.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.8%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
35.5%
Management & Commerce
18.4%
Architecture & Building
9.8%
Society & Culture
9.7%
Health
6.7%
Education
6.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.2%
Creative Arts
2.6%
Agriculture & Environment
2.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.3%
Information Technology
0.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
33.5%
Secondary: Government
24.2%
Vocational Education
14.9%
Pre-school
10.4%
Primary: Catholic
9.1%
Secondary: Catholic
6.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.7%

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
82.4%
Has need for assistance
1.2%
Need for assistance not stated
16.5%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
162
Asthma
76
Diabetes
43
Arthritis
38
Heart disease
25
Lung condition
15
Cancer
14
Stroke
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
5.8% 113
Did not provide
94.2% 1,822

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.3% 297
Not a volunteer
84.7% 1,643

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 5
Previously served
2.0% 39
Never served
97.7% 1,900

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
36.8%
1 child
15.1%
2 children
26.3%
3 children
14.3%
4 children
6.6%
5+ children
1.0%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
6
1951: 1960
8
1961: 1970
27
1971: 1980
38
1981: 1990
48
1991: 2000
48
2001: 2010
152
2011: 2015
112
2016
29
2017
19
2018
30
2019
31
2020
15
2021
3

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

Population Mobility

24.4%
moved in the last year
60.4%
moved in the last 5 years
2.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
71.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,848
Moved: same area (SA2)
299
Moved from WA
185
Moved from QLD
26
Moved from VIC
20
Moved from NSW
20
Moved from overseas
18
Moved from NT
12
Moved from SA
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.1%
5: 14 hours
29.8%
15: 29 hours
10.4%
30+ hours
8.4%
Did not do domestic work
29.3%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.7%
Step family: no other children
15.7%
Blended family: no other children
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $1,314/wk Rent: $320/wk $68/wk less rent
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Income: $1,431/wk Rent: $330/wk $58/wk less rent
Pegs Creek
Income: $1,451/wk Rent: $367/wk $21/wk less rent
Lamington (WA)
Income: $1,430/wk Rent: $370/wk $18/wk less rent
Bilingurr
Income: $1,319/wk Rent: $300/wk $88/wk less rent
Djugun
Income: $1,355/wk Rent: $350/wk $38/wk less rent

Suburbs near Bulgarra

The closest suburb to Bulgarra is Pegs Creek, 2.4 km away.

Pegs Creek
2.4 km away · income $1,451/wk · rent $367/wk
Millars Well
4.2 km away · income $1,563/wk · rent $383/wk
Nickol
5.9 km away · income $1,662/wk · rent $240/wk
Baynton (WA)
6.4 km away · income $1,665/wk · rent $315/wk
Dampier
16.4 km away · income $1,698/wk · rent $480/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bulgarra

What is the population of Bulgarra WA?

The population of Bulgarra WA is 2,990 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 644 people per km². Bulgarra is ranked #2,419 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bulgarra?

The median personal income in Bulgarra WA is $1,409 per week, or $73,268 per year. The median household income is $2,812 per week. Family income is $3,198 per week. Bulgarra is ranked #171 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bulgarra?

Median rent in Bulgarra WA is $388 per week ($1,681 per month). Rent represents 13.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Bulgarra ranks #2,364 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bulgarra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bulgarra WA is $1,810. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bulgarra?

The median age in Bulgarra WA is 33 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bulgarra a good suburb to live in?

Bulgarra is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 2,990. The median income is $1,409/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.8% 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: 50200. All dollar figures in AUD.