Bulga Forest
NSWBulga Forest is a growing suburb in NSW with 5 residents.
- SAL code
- 10649
- SA2
- 108051170
- Population
- 5
- LGA
- Mid-Coast
Bulga Forest, NSW had 5 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 5.6% growth over the last five years. The median resident age is 63. The median household income is $450 per week, and households with a mortgage repay around $0 a month. The suburb has 5 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?5
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+5.6%
3yr: +2.8% · 10yr: +10.1%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$450/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
63
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?3/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?3.8%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
No data for this suburb
Parks & green space
?5
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?160
Mid-Coast · Feb 2026
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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Safety & Crime
2025 Q3Reported incidents from NSW police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Taree Surrounds (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Bulga Forest suburb alone is ~5 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 10,888 to 13,626 over 24 years, averaging 0.9% per year.
Government school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Elands PS72.0%
- Bobin PS 13.2%
- Long Flat PS 10.3%
- Walcha CS 4.4%
Secondary
Wauchope HS82.3%
- Wingham HS 13.2%
- Walcha CS 4.4%
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
People
Median age 63 (older), tight labour market (0.0% unemployment).
Median age
63
Avg household size
1
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
3 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| RU3 | ZoneRural | 54.2% | 139.34 km² |
| C1 | ZoneEnvironmental | 40.1% | 103.04 km² |
| RU1 | ZoneRural | 5.8% | 14.78 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.