Bucca (NSW)
NSWBucca (NSW) is a growing suburb in NSW with 614 residents.
- SAL code
- 10622
- SA2
- 104021086
- Population
- 614
Bucca (NSW), NSW had 614 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 4.7% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 45-54 years, and the median age sits at 43. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $1,733 a month. Around 77.1% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned with a mortgage at 39.9%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 100.0% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 1 park or reserve mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?614
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+4.7%
3yr: +3.4% · 10yr: +6.6%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,740/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
43
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?6/10
SA2 · middle-range
Unemployment
?2.8%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?1
in suburb
Parks & green space
?1
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
No data for this suburb
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Population over time — Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Bucca (NSW) suburb alone is ~614 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 3,649 to 4,124 over 24 years, averaging 0.5% per year.
Government school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Kororo PS82.3%
- Nana Glen PS 17.6%
- Sandy Beach PS 0.0%
- Woolgoolga PS 0.0%
- Karangi PS 0.0%
- Coramba PS 0.0%
- Mullaway PS 0.0%
Secondary
Coffs Harbour HS82.3%
- Orara HS 17.6%
- Woolgoolga HS 0.1%
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Almost entirely detached houses (100%), owner-occupied (77%).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
5 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| RU2 | ZoneRural | 49.2% | 41.45 km² |
| RU3 | ZoneRural | 42.5% | 35.80 km² |
| C1 | ZoneEnvironmental | 4.9% | 4.16 km² |
| C2 | ZoneEnvironmental | 2.6% | 2.16 km² |
| W1 | ZoneWaterway | 0.8% | 0.63 km² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.