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NSW · Blue Mountains Council
Bullaburra, 2784
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,318
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
0.0%
Median age
45
Median income
$1,765/wk
Employment rate
58.3%
Languages at home
6.8%non-English
Most common: Spanish, German, Arabic
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Bullaburra sits up in the Blue Mountains Council hills, a smaller community where elevation and tree cover define the mood. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday cafés are limited locally, with the wider metro area covering the bigger food and entertainment trips.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses and trains covering longer trips across the wider area. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Local crime has been trending higher of late. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
Desirability lands below average here: softer schools and education weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with growth momentum, plus community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Bullaburra snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
1,318
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.1%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#118
among Metro Sydney · Mature
Safety
3rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
13th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
47th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 31.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5337th in Australia
- State rank
- 1725th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #118 among Metro Sydney · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #820 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
1,318(June 2025)
0.0% annual · 0.0% over 5 years · 13th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- 0.0%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- 0
- Growth rank in NSW
- 13th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,300), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,300
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,765
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 62 of 560
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,900
- Employment rate
- 58.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 491 / 3 / 5
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 28
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 11
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 21.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 186 residents
- State safety percentile
- 2.7th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +33.7%
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Dwelling2
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment3
- Malicious Damage To Property4
- Possession And/Or Use Of Cannabis3
- Steal From Dwelling2
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,000
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 47th
School list
- Lawson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1000 · 47th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 196 students · Top SEA quarter 20% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
18 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bullaburra Station
- FTB Gt West Hwy
- FTB Railway Pde
- RMP Gt West Hwy
- STR To P1/2
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
100 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 playgrounds · 5 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Decent local green space — 2 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 18 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 27/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.54
Community(1)
- Bullaburra and District Progress AssociationTownhall
375 Great Western Highway, Bullaburra
Sport & outdoors(10)
- Bullaburra Village GreenPark
- Sir Henry Parkes ParkPark
387-388 Great Western Highway, Bullaburra
- Red Gum Park Picnic AreaPicnic area
- Playground
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (5)
Entertainment(2)
- Minnatonka FallsViewpoint
- Viewpoint
Transport(9)
6 bus stops · 3 train stations
Other(18)
- Bench (3)
- Bronte CottageChalet
78-80 Genevieve Road, Bullaburra
- Drinking water
- Bullaburra Rural Fire BrigadeFire station
4 Kalinda Road, Bullaburra
- Firepit (2)
- Garden (46)
- Information
- Red Gum ParkNature Reserve
- Parking
- Parking Space
- Picnic Table (5)
- Australia PostPost Box
- Public toilets
- Shelter (8)
- Telephone
- TelstraTelephone
- Ticket Validator
- Waste Basket (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bullaburra Village GreenPark
- Red Gum ParkNature reserve
- Sir Henry Parkes ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 35
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital (9.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 51
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 38.7
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 282 mm · ~35 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 241 mm · ~30 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 11° / 3°
- Rainfall
- 179 mm · ~22 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 201 mm · ~25 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 10 proposals
June 2026
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space25 COTTLE ROAD BULLABURRA 2784Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure85 RAILWAY PARADE BULLABURRA 2784Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure59 BORONIA ROAD BULLABURRA 2784Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space11-17 SURREY STREET BULLABURRA 2784Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah58 BORONIA ROAD BULLABURRA 2784Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure77-83 KENT STREET BULLABURRA 2784Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure28 BOOTH ROAD BULLABURRA 2784Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Landscaping structures; Rainwater tanks88-92 KENT STREET BULLABURRA 2784Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation45 BORONIA ROAD BULLABURRA 2784Determined
February 2026
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure63-65 KENT STREET BULLABURRA 2784Under Assessment
2025· 15 proposals
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 RAILWAY PARADE BULLABURRA 2784Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces32 GENEVIEVE ROAD BULLABURRA 2784Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 EDWIN ROAD BULLABURRA 2784Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 KALINDA ROAD BULLABURRA 2784Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure50 BORONIA ROAD BULLABURRA 2784Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure98 ALBERT ROAD BULLABURRA 2784Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications network; Telecommunications facility393Y GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY BULLABURRA 2784Operational consent issued
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Supporting Development25 BORONIA ROAD BULLABURRA 2784Determined
July 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies46 BORONIA ROAD BULLABURRA 2784Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure23 DE QUENCY ROAD BULLABURRA 2784Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 RAILWAY PARADE BULLABURRA 2784Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia395 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY BULLABURRA 2784Determined
March 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure28 BULLABURRA ROAD BULLABURRA 2784Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure42 BULLABURRA ROAD BULLABURRA 2784Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia33 BORONIA ROAD BULLABURRA 2784Determined
2024· 13 proposals
December 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation62 GENEVIEVE ROAD BULLABURRA 2784Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure28 BULLABURRA ROAD BULLABURRA 2784Determined
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space18 ALBERT ROAD BULLABURRA 2784Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 EDWIN ROAD BULLABURRA 2784Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation64 GENEVIEVE ROAD BULLABURRA 2784Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 BORONIA ROAD BULLABURRA 2784Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation64 GENEVIEVE ROAD BULLABURRA 2784Withdrawn
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure11-17 SURREY STREET BULLABURRA 2784Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 BORONIA ROAD BULLABURRA 2784Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation125 BORONIA ROAD BULLABURRA 2784Determined
April 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 ALBERT ROAD BULLABURRA 2784Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 KALINDA ROAD BULLABURRA 2784Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure54 GENEVIEVE ROAD BULLABURRA 2784Determined
2023· 2 proposals
December 2023
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces11-17 SURREY STREET BULLABURRA 2784Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool7 SPINEBILL LANE BULLABURRA 2784Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Macquarie
- Member of Parliament
- Susan TEMPLEMAN (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,939
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.9%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 42.3%Labor 57.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 9.1 km away).
Coalition 23.5%Labor 76.5%
18.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- LawsonLabor 77.1% · Coalition 22.9% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
- Wentworth FallsLabor 76.9% · Coalition 23.1% TPP (2025)3.6 km away
- HazelbrookLabor 73.6% · Coalition 26.4% TPP (2025)4.6 km away
- WoodfordLabor 72.9% · Coalition 27.1% TPP (2025)6.0 km away
- LeuraLabor 75.0% · Coalition 25.0% TPP (2025)7.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Blue Mountains Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.