Bulli, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Bulli NSW is 6,798 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bulli is $952 per week ($49,504 per year). Median rent in Bulli is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Bulli has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Bulli has a population density of 785 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bulli is England. The most common religion is No religion (47.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bulli is $2,525.

There were 111 recorded offences in Bulli in 2025-26, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (33 offences).

Population
6,798
Census 2021
Median income
$952/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$370/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

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

Bulli vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Bulli is $952 a week, 24% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 458th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $370 a week, $15 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 15.9% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 40, 3 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.
MeasureBulliTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$952/wk$765/wk +24%$766/wk
Household income$2,331/wk$1,704/wk +37%$1,637/wk
Rent$370/wk$385/wk −4%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,525/mo$1,965/mo +28%$1,733/mo
Median age4043 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income15.9%22.6% −6.7 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 Bulli, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Bulli Population

6,798 residents at the 2021 Census.

Bulli Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$952/wk
$49,504 per year
Ranked 1,593 of 14,663
Median Rent
$370/wk
$1,603 per month
Ranked 2,711 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,525/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Bulli Rent Prices & Affordability

16% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,331/wk
Median rent $370/wk
Rent to income 15.9%

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

Median rent in Bulli against your income

About $10,101 a month
Median rent $370/wk
Left after rent $1,961/wk
Rent share 15.9%

Bulli Schools

10
schools nearby
8
government
1075
avg ICSEA score
4,271
total students
St Michael's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 183 students
1130
ICSEA
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 412 students
1121
ICSEA
Thirroul Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 367 students
1119
ICSEA
Waniora Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 264 students
1077
ICSEA
Woonona Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 519 students
1070
ICSEA
Bulli Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 318 students
1069
ICSEA
Bulli High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 979 students
1058
ICSEA
Russell Vale Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 262 students
1040
ICSEA
Woonona East Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 200 students
1037
ICSEA
Woonona High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 767 students
1030
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 Bulli, with a map

Bulli Map

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Bulli, New South Wales: 34.3298°S, 150.9022°E

Bulli Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (10)

People in Bulli

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (3,382) Female 50.3% (3,424)

Population Density

785
people per km²
6,798 people · 8.7 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,796
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
4.1%
New Zealand
1.1%
South Africa
0.7%
Scotland
0.6%
United States of America
0.5%
Ireland
0.4%
Netherlands
0.4%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Spanish
0.7%
Italian
0.6%
German
0.4%
Afrikaans
0.4%
French
0.4%
Arabic
0.3%
Mandarin
0.3%

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

Ancestry

English
41.0%
Australian
40.7%
Irish
13.7%
Scottish
13.0%
Italian
4.3%
German
3.8%
Dutch
2.7%
Australian Aboriginal
2.6%
Chinese
1.3%
Welsh
1.2%
Greek
1.1%

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
47.4%
Catholic
22.2%
Anglican
14.5%
Not stated
3.9%
Uniting Church
2.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.7%
Christian (other)
1.7%
Eastern Orthodox
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
52.7% 2,799
Separated
2.4% 129
Divorced
7.6% 402
Widowed
3.6% 191
Never married
33.7% 1,787

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
50.0%
Couple: no children
20.5%
Couple: no children under 15
19.3%
One parent: no children under 15
5.6%
One parent: children under 15
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
20.9%
2 persons
28.8%
3 persons
16.6%
4 persons
22.0%
5 persons
9.1%
6+ persons
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Bulli

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,354 occupied private dwellings in Bulli at the 2021 Census, 21.2% were rented, 35.0% owned outright and 42.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 23 dwellings
Owned outright
35.0% 823 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
42.5% 1,001 dwellings
Rented
21.2% 498 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 18 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
89.8%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
5.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.9%
2 bedrooms
16.8%
3 bedrooms
38.1%
4 bedrooms
30.5%
5 bedrooms
8.4%
6+ bedrooms
2.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.1%
$300-$449/mo
1.1%
$450-$599/mo
1.3%
$600-$799/mo
2.9%
$800-$999/mo
2.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
10.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
22.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.6%
1 vehicle
29.6%
2 vehicles
42.9%
3 vehicles
14.0%
4+ vehicles
7.9%

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

Work, income and education in Bulli

Employment

Employed full-time
37.8% 1,799 people
Employed part-time
23.4% 1,114 people
Unemployed
3.0% 144 people
Not in labour force
35.8% 1,704 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
38.4%
Managers
18.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.9%
Community & Personal Service
10.6%
Clerical & Administrative
10.5%
Labourers
3.5%
Sales Workers
3.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.0%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
5.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
4.7%
$800-$999/wk
5.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.9%
$4,000+/wk
24.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.1%
$1-$149/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
4.8%
$300-$399/wk
3.4%
$400-$499/wk
3.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.0%
$650-$799/wk
7.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.0%
$3,500+/wk
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
65.4%
Did not go to work
25.8%
Car (passenger)
2.6%
Walked only
2.0%
Train
1.4%
Bicycle
1.0%
Truck
0.9%
Bus
0.4%
Other
0.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
64.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.2%

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

Bachelor Degree
31.6%
Certificate III/IV
29.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.2%
Postgraduate Degree
14.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.9%
Certificate I/II
2.0%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.9%
Engineering
15.2%
Society & Culture
14.3%
Health
13.3%
Education
11.1%
Architecture & Building
8.2%
Creative Arts
5.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
2.9%
Agriculture & Environment
2.4%
Information Technology
2.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
29.8%
Secondary: Government
21.1%
Pre-school
12.6%
Secondary: Catholic
11.1%
Primary: Catholic
10.9%
Vocational Education
9.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.0%

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
92.3%
Has need for assistance
4.3%
Need for assistance not stated
3.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
534
Asthma
249
Arthritis
212
Heart disease
149
Diabetes
121
Lung condition
109
Cancer
93
Kidney disease
72
Stroke
52
Dementia
16

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.4% 689
Did not provide
86.6% 4,435

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
17.9% 919
Not a volunteer
82.1% 4,216

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 10
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 10
Previously served
1.9% 98
Never served
97.7% 5,018

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.6%
1 child
11.5%
2 children
34.3%
3 children
17.6%
4 children
5.3%
5+ children
1.6%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
17
1951: 1960
84
1961: 1970
107
1971: 1980
114
1981: 1990
130
1991: 2000
130
2001: 2010
181
2011: 2015
111
2016
13
2017
16
2018
5
2019
26
2020
8
2021
4

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

Population Mobility

10.6%
moved in the last year
33.1%
moved in the last 5 years
4.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,813
Moved from NSW
470
Moved: same area (SA2)
161
Moved from overseas
22
Moved from QLD
8
Moved from TAS
5
Moved from SA
4
Moved from VIC
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.6%
5: 14 hours
32.9%
15: 29 hours
16.6%
30+ hours
9.8%
Did not do domestic work
20.2%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
90.4%
Step family: no other children
6.8%
Blended family: no other children
1.9%
Intact family: other children present
0.6%
Other couple: children only
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Bulli Crime Statistics

111 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
33
Traffic
27
Other Against Property
14
Assault
10
Property Damage
9
Other Against Person
8
Drug Offences
4
Sexual Offences
3
Weapons
2
Robbery
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Suburbs near Bulli

The closest suburb to Bulli is Thirroul, 2.0 km away.

Thirroul
2.0 km away · income $974/wk · rent $540/wk
Woonona
2.2 km away · income $788/wk · rent $395/wk
Russell Vale
2.8 km away · income $769/wk · rent $400/wk
Austinmer
3.8 km away · income $1,080/wk · rent $550/wk
Bellambi
4.5 km away · income $611/wk · rent $252/wk
Corrimal
4.6 km away · income $762/wk · rent $365/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bulli

What is the population of Bulli NSW?

The population of Bulli NSW is 6,798 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 785 people per km². Bulli is ranked #1,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bulli?

The median personal income in Bulli NSW is $952 per week, or $49,504 per year. The median household income is $2,331 per week. Family income is $2,796 per week. Bulli is ranked #1,593 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bulli?

Median rent in Bulli NSW is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Rent represents 15.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Bulli ranks #2,711 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bulli?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bulli NSW is $2,525. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bulli?

The median age in Bulli NSW is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bulli a good suburb to live in?

Bulli is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 6,798. The median income is $952/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.9% 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: 10659. All dollar figures in AUD.