Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Bulimba

2 km²

Bulimba is characterised by far more university graduates than most areas and well-off households.

Beyond that, it has somewhat more renters than the norm and a slightly smaller population than usual.

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📍 Bulimba, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population7,407▲ +24.7%since 2011 Median age40 yrs▲ +11.1%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.9%People aged 65 and over13.4%Children under 1517.7%People in a de facto relationship14.8%▲ +4.8%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Bulimba, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 29%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (29%) and Children (0–14) (18%).

Young adults (25–44)29.3%

Older adults (45–64)29.0%

Children (0–14)17.7%

Seniors (65+)13.4%

Youth (15–24)10.5%

Marital status

In Bulimba, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (9%).

Married49%
Never married36%
Divorced9%
Widowed3%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Bulimba, the largest group is Australia at 84%, followed by England (8%) and New Zealand (4%).

Australia69.9%

England6.9%

New Zealand3.4%

South Africa1.4%

China0.7%

India0.4%

Italy0.4%

Philippines0.3%

Vietnam0.2%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Bulimba, the largest group is English at 35%, followed by Australian (26%) and Irish (12%).

English42.8%

Australian31.6%

Irish15.1%

Scottish13.9%

German5.7%

Italian4.6%

Chinese2.3%

Dutch1.7%

Greek1.3%

Indian1.0%

Language

People using another language at home11.5%

Language used at home

In Bulimba, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Italian (1%).

English only84.8%

Mandarin1.1%

Italian0.5%

Greek0.3%

Cantonese0.3%

Tagalog0.2%

Hindi0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Religion

People with no religion44.5%

Religious affiliation

In Bulimba, the largest group is Christianity at 50%, followed by No religion (47%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity50%
No religion47%
Buddhism1%
Islam1%
Hinduism0%
Other religions0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1277.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher46.4%

Highest year of school

In Bulimba, the largest group is Year 12 at 81%, followed by Year 10 (11%) and Year 11 (5%).

Year 1277.3%

Year 1010.3%

Year 114.3%

Year 9 or below3.4%

Highest qualification level

In Bulimba, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 46%, followed by Postgraduate degree (17%) and Certificate III / IV (14%).

Bachelor degree40.9%

Postgraduate degree15.6%

Certificate III / IV12.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.5%

Graduate diploma / certificate6.2%

Certificate I / II1.0%

Field of qualification

In Bulimba, the largest group is Management & commerce at 31%, followed by Society & culture (15%) and Engineering & related (13%).

Management & commerce28.0%

Society & culture13.6%

Engineering & related11.6%

Health9.9%

Education7.3%

Creative arts5.2%

Architecture & building4.3%

Natural & physical sciences3.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.3%

Information technology3.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,402▲ +33.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,868▲ +18.8%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,649▲ +35.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week31.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week45.6%

Household income distribution

In Bulimba, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 36%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and $650–$1,499 (15%).

$4,000 or more34.0%

$1,500–$2,99926.6%

$650–$1,49913.7%

$3,000–$3,99911.6%

Under $6508.1%

Personal income distribution

In Bulimba, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 28%, followed by Under $650 (28%) and $650–$1,499 (25%).

$1,500–$2,99926.4%

Under $65025.9%

$650–$1,49923.7%

$3,000 or more18.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition23.6%People with a mental health condition8.0%People needing help with daily activities3.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Bulimba, the largest group is None at 75%, followed by One condition (19%) and Two conditions (4%).

None70.3%

One condition17.9%

Two conditions4.2%

Three or more1.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Bulimba, the largest group is Mental health at 21%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Other condition (18%).

Mental health8.0%

Asthma6.9%

Other condition6.6%

Arthritis5.5%

Heart disease3.0%

Cancer2.8%

Diabetes2.2%

Lung condition1.1%

Dementia0.9%

Stroke0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.1%People providing unpaid care10.1%People caring for children unpaid29.1%People who served in the Defence Force3.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework19.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -4.0%since 2011 One-parent families9.4%People living alone25.4%▼ -1.0%since 2011

Family composition

In Bulimba, the largest group is Couples with children at 60%, followed by Couples without children (30%) and One-parent families (9%).

Couples with children60%
Couples without children30%
One-parent families9%
Other families1%

Household size

In Bulimba, the largest group is 2 people at 37%, followed by 1 person (25%) and 4 people (16%).

2 people36.9%

1 person25.4%

4 people15.6%

3 people15.5%

5 people5.6%

6 or more1.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$500▲ +20.5%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,800▲ +7.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting36.5%Homes owned outright27.7%Separate (detached) houses46.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms63.8%▲ +3.5%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Bulimba, the largest group is Rented at 37%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Owned outright (28%).

Rented37%
Owned with a mortgage35%
Owned outright28%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Bulimba, the largest group is Separate house at 46%, followed by Flat or apartment (39%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (15%).

Separate house46%
Flat or apartment39%
Townhouse / semi-detached15%

Bedrooms per home

In Bulimba, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 30%, followed by 2 bedrooms (29%) and 4 bedrooms (23%).

3 bedrooms29.8%

2 bedrooms29.0%

4 bedrooms22.6%

5 or more11.4%

1 bedroom6.5%

Studio / none0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Bulimba, the largest group is $350–$549 at 43%, followed by $550–$749 (25%) and $750 or more (17%).

$350–$54941.5%

$550–$74924.0%

$750 or more16.0%

$200–$34912.0%

Under $2003.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Bulimba, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 48%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (24%) and $1,000–$1,799 (17%).

$3,000 or more45.5%

$1,800–$2,99922.4%

$1,000–$1,79916.4%

Under $1,00010.6%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.5%▼ -25.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Bulimba, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 43%, followed by 2 vehicles (38%) and 3 vehicles (9%).

1 vehicle43.3%

2 vehicles38.3%

3 vehicles9.4%

No vehicle4.5%

4 or more4.4%

How people get to work

In Bulimba, the largest group is Car (driver) at 52%, followed by Worked at home (39%) and Car (passenger) (3%).

Car (driver)41.5%

Worked at home31.2%

Car (passenger)2.4%

Walked2.2%

Bus1.2%

Bicycle1.1%

Train0.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years55.2%Recent arrivals from overseas17.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.8%Labour-force participation71.2%Employed full-time66.3%

Industries people work in

In Bulimba, the largest group is Professional & technical at 16%, followed by Health care & social assistance (13%) and Education & training (10%).

Professional & technical15.2%

Health care & social assistance12.6%

Education & training9.3%

Construction7.4%

Finance & insurance6.4%

Retail trade6.4%

Accommodation & food6.0%

Public administration & safety5.5%

Manufacturing4.4%

Transport & warehousing3.9%

Occupations people work in

In Bulimba, the largest group is Professionals at 36%, followed by Managers (24%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Professionals35.2%

Managers24.0%

Clerical & administrative13.0%

Community & personal service7.0%

Technicians & trades6.9%

Sales workers6.8%

Labourers3.3%

Machinery operators & drivers2.0%

Areas within Bulimba

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Nearby areas

Hamilton (Qld)Balmoral Hawthorne Ascot Newstead - Bowen Hills Albion New Farm Fortitude Valley

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