Bungonia, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Bungonia NSW is 469 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bungonia is $554 per week ($28,808 per year). Median rent in Bungonia is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Bungonia has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Bungonia has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bungonia is England. The most common religion is No religion (31.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bungonia is $2,040.

There were 3 recorded offences in Bungonia in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (1 offences).

Population
469
Census 2021
Median income
$554/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$320/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
50years
Census 2021

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

Bungonia vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Bungonia is $554 a week, 28% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,905th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $320 a week, $65 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 25.3% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 50, 7 years older 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.
MeasureBungoniaTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$554/wk$765/wk −28%$766/wk
Household income$1,264/wk$1,704/wk −26%$1,637/wk
Rent$320/wk$385/wk −17%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,040/mo$1,965/mo +4%$1,733/mo
Median age5043 +7 yrs42
Rent share of household income25.3%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 Bungonia, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Bungonia Population

469 residents at the 2021 Census.

Bungonia Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$554/wk
$28,808 per year
Ranked 7,677 of 14,663
Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
Ranked 4,051 of 14,663
Median Age
50years
12 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,040/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Bungonia Rent Prices & Affordability

25% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,264/wk
Median rent $320/wk
Rent to income 25.3%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Bungonia against your income

About $5,477 a month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $944/wk
Rent share 25.3%

Bungonia Map

Bungonia, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Bungonia, New South Wales: 34.8785°S, 149.9604°E

Bungonia Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents

People in Bungonia

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.3% (252) Female 46.7% (221)

Population Density

1.4
people per km²
469 people · 325.1 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,792
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
5.3%
Greece
1.9%
Italy
1.7%
Canada
0.9%
New Zealand
0.9%
Netherlands
0.6%
Philippines
0.6%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
2.3%
Italian
1.5%
Croatian
0.6%
French
0.6%
Afrikaans
0.0%
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
42.4%
Australian
34.8%
Irish
11.7%
Scottish
10.0%
Australian Aboriginal
6.0%
Italian
5.5%
German
3.4%
Greek
2.3%
Dutch
2.1%
Lebanese
1.5%
Maltese
1.3%

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
31.3%
Catholic
26.2%
Anglican
21.7%
Not stated
9.4%
Eastern Orthodox
3.6%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.6%
Christian (other)
1.9%
Uniting Church
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
48.3% 198
Separated
4.6% 19
Divorced
10.7% 44
Widowed
6.3% 26
Never married
30.0% 123

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
41.0%
Couple: children under 15
37.1%
Couple: no children under 15
12.6%
One parent: no children under 15
4.8%
One parent: children under 15
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
28.5%
2 persons
40.6%
3 persons
7.9%
4 persons
10.9%
5 persons
6.1%
6+ persons
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Bungonia

Housing Tenure

Of the 165 occupied private dwellings in Bungonia at the 2021 Census, 9.1% were rented, 50.9% owned outright and 35.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.8% 3 dwellings
Owned outright
50.9% 84 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
35.8% 59 dwellings
Rented
9.1% 15 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
3.0% 5 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.5%
2 bedrooms
13.0%
3 bedrooms
36.0%
4 bedrooms
36.0%
5 bedrooms
9.3%
6+ bedrooms
3.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
5.6%
$800-$999/mo
9.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
16.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
5.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
31.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
20.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

1 vehicle
20.3%
2 vehicles
44.9%
3 vehicles
21.5%
4+ vehicles
13.3%

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

Work, income and education in Bungonia

Employment

Employed full-time
31.9% 111 people
Employed part-time
21.6% 75 people
Unemployed
2.6% 9 people
Not in labour force
44.0% 153 people

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

Occupation

Managers
29.0%
Professionals
17.7%
Community & Personal Service
12.1%
Labourers
10.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
9.7%
Clerical & Administrative
8.9%
Sales Workers
2.4%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
5.3%
$150-$299/wk
5.3%
$300-$399/wk
2.7%
$400-$499/wk
10.0%
$500-$649/wk
2.0%
$650-$799/wk
6.7%
$800-$999/wk
11.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.7%
$4,000+/wk
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.3%
$1-$149/wk
6.3%
$150-$299/wk
9.7%
$300-$399/wk
4.8%
$400-$499/wk
6.3%
$500-$649/wk
2.7%
$650-$799/wk
6.6%
$800-$999/wk
11.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.8%
$3,500+/wk
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.8%
Did not go to work
10.5%
Walked only
5.2%
Truck
4.6%
Car (passenger)
3.9%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
39.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.0%

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
46.5%
Bachelor Degree
20.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.5%
Postgraduate Degree
9.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.7%
Certificate I/II
3.5%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.3%
Engineering
16.1%
Society & Culture
11.9%
Architecture & Building
9.3%
Education
9.3%
Agriculture & Environment
8.5%
Health
7.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.9%
Creative Arts
2.5%
Information Technology
2.5%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
29.6%
Secondary: Government
23.5%
Primary: Catholic
13.6%
Vocational Education
12.3%
Secondary: Catholic
9.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.2%
Pre-school
4.9%

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
86.1%
Has need for assistance
5.1%
Need for assistance not stated
8.5%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
39
Asthma
26
Arthritis
25
Diabetes
20
Heart disease
17
Lung condition
15
Cancer
10
Dementia
4

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
17.2% 61
Did not provide
82.8% 294

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
19.7% 71
Not a volunteer
80.3% 289

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.3% 12
Never served
96.7% 348

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
36.2%
1 child
6.6%
2 children
23.7%
3 children
19.7%
4 children
11.2%
5+ children
2.6%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951: 1960
7
1961: 1970
22
1971: 1980
20
1981: 1990
6
1991: 2000
3
2001: 2010
7
2011: 2015
3

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

Population Mobility

14.7%
moved in the last year
36.5%
moved in the last 5 years
4.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
365
Moved from NSW
61
Moved from WA
6

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.6%
5: 14 hours
29.5%
15: 29 hours
17.5%
30+ hours
16.7%
Did not do domestic work
20.6%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
66.7%
Step family: no other children
20.5%
Blended family: no other children
12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Bungonia Crime Statistics

3 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Sexual Offences
1
Drug Offences
1
Weapons
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bungonia

What is the population of Bungonia NSW?

The population of Bungonia NSW is 469 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1.4 people per km². Bungonia is ranked #5,129 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bungonia?

The median personal income in Bungonia NSW is $554 per week, or $28,808 per year. The median household income is $1,264 per week. Family income is $1,792 per week. Bungonia is ranked #7,677 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bungonia?

Median rent in Bungonia NSW is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Rent represents 25.3% of household income, which is considered moderate. Bungonia ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bungonia?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bungonia NSW is $2,040. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bungonia?

The median age in Bungonia NSW is 50 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bungonia a good suburb to live in?

Bungonia is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 469. The median income is $554/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.3% 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: 10682. All dollar figures in AUD.