Bungawalbin Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Bungawalbin Compares
Bungawalbin vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Bungawalbin | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,050 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $375 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,687 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 46 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Bungawalbin is a locality 561 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2469. It falls within the Richmond - Tweed region. The local government area is Richmond Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Bungawalbin has a population of 138 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $1,050, below the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 9 (6.5% of residents).
Housing in Bungawalbin includes a median weekly rent of $375, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,687, with 39 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 82.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Bungawalbin scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Bungawalbin is part of the Richmond Valley - Hinterland statistical area in New South Wales.
Bungawalbin Details
| Postcode | 2469 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 138 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,050/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $506/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $375 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,687 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 91.7 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 39 |
| Australian Citizens | 61.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 9 (6.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -29.1163594 |
| Longitude | 153.1834587 |
| Distance from Sydney | 561 km |
| Region (SA4) | Richmond - Tweed |
| Area (SA3) | Richmond Valley - Hinterland |
| Local Government | Richmond Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Page |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 23 (16.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 18 (13.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 25 (18.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 46 (33.3%) |
| 65+ years | 19 (13.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 17 (12.3%) |
| Arthritis | 8 (5.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 7 (5.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 6 (4.3%) |
| Cancer | 5 (3.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 11 (30.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 15 (41.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 10 (27.8%) |
Suburbs Near Bungawalbin
Same Postcode (2469)
More Bungawalbin Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.