Mid-Coast Council
Bungwahl
Bungwahl at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
249
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Bungwahl.
Bungwahl (2423) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW.
Bungwahl has roughly 249 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Bungwahl 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.
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 3 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bungwahl's population at 249, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (37%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
249
Median age
54
Family households
53%
Lone person
37%
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)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
249
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
9
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 Bungwahl.
Local schools for Bungwahl
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Government School Catchment
Bungwahl Public School
Pacific Palms Public School
Coolongolook Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Bungwahl.
- What is the Bungwahl postcode?
- Bungwahl is in the 2423 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bungwahl?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Bungwahl?
- There are 5 schools serving Bungwahl on this page, including Bungwahl Public School, Pacific Palms Public School, Coolongolook Public School.
- How walkable is Bungwahl?
- Bungwahl has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bungwahl?
- Bungwahl is close to Tarbuck Bay, Myall Lake, Mayers Flat, Topi Topi, Smiths Lake.
- What is the population of Bungwahl?
- Bungwahl has approximately 249 residents. The median age is 54.
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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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