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Bulga

NSW 2330 • New South Wales

418
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
127.33 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAffordable
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About Bulga

Bulga is a small historic locality in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, situated approximately 50 kilometres north-west of Cessnock and 25 kilometres west of Singleton. With a population of around 418 people spread across 127 square kilometres, it is a sparsely settled rural area known for its rolling hills, vineyards and proximity to the Wollemi National Park. The area is part of the Upper Hunter electorate and has strong agricultural and mining heritage.

The local community is centred on farming, mining and tourism related to the broader Hunter Valley wine country. Residents enjoy access to the scenic Putty Road corridor and the wilderness of Wollemi National Park, making Bulga a draw for four-wheel driving and adventure tourism. Singleton provides the nearest comprehensive services, hospitals and high schools. The suburb retains a relaxed rural character that appeals to families seeking space and a connection to the land.

Bulga falls under postcode 2330 and is governed by the Singleton Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Macquarie, while state elections fall under the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2330
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Singleton
Federal Electorate
Macquarie
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.76°, 150.97°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
127.33 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Bulga for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$1.1M
8 sales · vs 2024 n/a

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2330

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2330, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$53,000
Median 2023–24
$61,393
▲ 15.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$82,264

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2330; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Singleton Station
25 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Local school buses — Singleton ~40 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
240 km
By Train
~3 hr from Singleton (limited services)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 45 min via New England Hwy
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 30 min

🛣️ Best accessed by car; Singleton is the nearest regional hub

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no footpath network; car essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
418
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Singleton Local Government Area, which contains Bulga. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
257.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 4.7%
Motor vehicle theft
280.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
390 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 4.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
11.7 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
253.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.0%
View all 62 offence types for Singleton →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bulga NSW? +

Bulga is a rural locality in the Hunter Valley, about 25 km west of Singleton and 50 km north-west of Cessnock, NSW.

What is Bulga known for? +

Bulga is known for its proximity to the Hunter Valley wine region, the Wollemi National Park, and a long history of farming and coal mining in the Upper Hunter.

What school is in Bulga? +

Bulga Public School serves the local community for primary-aged children. High school students typically travel to Singleton.

Is Bulga close to Sydney? +

Bulga is approximately 240 km north-west of Sydney, about a 2.5-hour drive via the New England Highway.

What is the median house price in Bulga? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,100,000. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Bulga a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bulga is part of the Singleton LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Bulga? +

Bulga had a population of 418 at the 2021 Census.