Port Macquarie-Hastings

Bulga Forest

NSW2429

Bulga Forest at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

5

Median age 63

The brief

What to know about Bulga Forest.

The postcode for Bulga Forest is 2429 (NSW).

Bulga Forest (2429) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW.

Bulga Forest has roughly 5 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Bulga Forest 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 6 government primary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Bulga Forest's population at 5, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.

Population

5

Median age

63

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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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$300/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$255/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

5

Median age: 63

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

3

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft2 (66.7%)
Malicious damage to property1 (33.3%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Bulga Forest.

Local schools for Bulga Forest

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Government School Catchment

Elands Public School

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Bobin Public School

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Comboyne Public School

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Frequently asked

About Bulga Forest.

What is the Bulga Forest postcode?
Bulga Forest is in the 2429 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
Where is Bulga Forest?
Bulga Forest is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2429, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
What is the average rent in Bulga Forest?
The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
What schools are in Bulga Forest?
There are 6 schools serving Bulga Forest on this page, including Elands Public School, Bobin Public School, Comboyne Public School.
How walkable is Bulga Forest?
Bulga Forest has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Bulga Forest?
Bulga Forest is close to Debenham, Doyles River, Mount Seaview, Cells River, Cells River.
What is the population of Bulga Forest?
The population of Bulga Forest is approximately 5 (2021 Census). The median age is 63.

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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