Bulahdelah at a glance
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
1,538
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Bulahdelah.
The postcode for Bulahdelah is 2423 (NSW).
Bulahdelah (2423) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW.
Bulahdelah has roughly 1,538 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bulahdelah scores 34/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bulahdelah's population at 1,538, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,538
Median age
54
Family households
67%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$295/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
1,538
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
164
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.
34
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bulahdelah.
Local schools for Bulahdelah
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Government School Catchment
Bulahdelah Central School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bulahdelah.
- What is the Bulahdelah postcode?
- Bulahdelah is in the 2423 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- Where is Bulahdelah?
- Bulahdelah is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2423, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bulahdelah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $295.
- What schools are in Bulahdelah?
- There are 2 schools serving Bulahdelah on this page, including St Joseph's Primary School, Bulahdelah Central School.
- How walkable is Bulahdelah?
- Bulahdelah has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bulahdelah?
- Bulahdelah is close to Boolambayte, Crawford River, Markwell, Bombah Point, Violet Hill.
- What is the population of Bulahdelah?
- The population of Bulahdelah is approximately 1,538 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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Sources cited
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