Bom Bom at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
31.1k
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Bom Bom.
The postcode for Bom Bom is 2460 (NSW).
Bom Bom (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
Bom Bom has roughly 31,079 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bom Bom scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bom Bom's population at 31,079, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
31,079
Median age
57
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
31,079
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bom Bom.
Local schools for Bom Bom
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Government School Catchment
Gillwinga Public School
Induna School
South Grafton High School
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Frequently asked
About Bom Bom.
- What is the Bom Bom postcode?
- Bom Bom is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- Where is Bom Bom?
- Bom Bom is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2460, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bom Bom?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Bom Bom?
- There are 12 schools serving Bom Bom on this page, including St Joseph's Primary School, Gillwinga Public School, Induna School.
- How walkable is Bom Bom?
- Bom Bom has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bom Bom?
- Bom Bom is close to South Grafton, Braunstone, Elland, Mcphersons Crossing, Levenstrath.
- What is the population of Bom Bom?
- The population of Bom Bom is approximately 31,079 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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