Bogangar
Bogangar's 11.9% vacancy rate is the suburb's most distinctive market signal, suggesting housing availability is more fluid than in tightly supplied locations. The suburb has 3,313 residents, a median age of 41, which is 1.0 year above the national average, and household income at the 52.4th percentile. Housing is mainly separate homes, while 73.0% of workers drive to work and only 0.2% use public transport. Buyers comparing Bogangar with nearby Cabarita Beach or Pottsville should weigh its lower-density housing mix against its relatively high vacancy rate and car-oriented daily travel.
Population
3,313
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,595/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
53
Bogangar suits buyers seeking a conventional coastal house, with 63.9% of dwellings classed as separate houses, compared with 8.8% apartments and 27.0% semi-detached homes. Three-bedroom properties account for 51.5% of housing and 4 or more bedrooms represent 27.0%, so family-sized stock is more common than compact units. The average mortgage repayment is $1,898 per month, while mortgage costs equal 27.5% of household income, below the 30% stress threshold used here. A current median house price should be confirmed from recent settled sales before making an offer. Compared with an apartment-focused market, Bogangar provides more detached-home choice but may require greater reliance on a car.
For Buyers
Bogangar suits buyers seeking a conventional coastal house, with 63.9% of dwellings classed as separate houses, compared with 8.8% apartments and 27.0% semi-detached homes. Three-bedroom properties account for 51.5% of housing and 4 or more bedrooms represent 27.0%, so family-sized stock is more common than compact units. The average mortgage repayment is $1,898 per month, while mortgage costs equal 27.5% of household income, below the 30% stress threshold used here. A current median house price should be confirmed from recent settled sales before making an offer. Compared with an apartment-focused market, Bogangar provides more detached-home choice but may require greater reliance on a car.
For Investors
Bogangar has a sizeable tenant base, with 32.1% of households renting and weekly rent recorded at $460. The 11.9% vacancy rate is a higher-supply signal than a tightly held rental market would present, so investors should allow for leasing variability rather than assume immediate occupancy. Development activity is also notable, with 55 applications recorded over 12 months, although the available examples do not specify additional dwelling numbers. Healthcare, education, construction and hospitality account for 19.3%, 16.3%, 13.9% and 7.3% of local employment respectively, supporting several rental demand sources. Compared with a low-vacancy suburb, Bogangar calls for closer checks of achieved rents, property condition and likely competing stock.
Development Activity
Total DAs
317
Last 12 Months
53
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+6.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Bogangar
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Demographics
Bogangar has an older age profile than the national average, with a median age of 41, or 1.0 year above the national figure. University attainment is 27.9%, which is 2.2 percentage points below the national level, while the overseas-born share is 14.1%, 7.5 points below nationally. Household size is 2.6 people, only 0.1 above the national average, consistent with a mix of couples, families and smaller households. English ancestry is most common at 1,375 people, followed by Irish at 494 and Scottish at 404. No religion accounts for 1,721 people versus 1,196 identifying with Christianity. With 79.3% staying at the same address and turnover at 20.7%, the suburb appears more settled than a highly transient coastal location.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
63.9%
Houses
27.0%
Townhouse
8.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Bogangar's housing stock is weighted toward separate homes at 63.9%, compared with 27.0% semi-detached dwellings and 8.8% apartments. Three-bedroom homes make up 51.5% of properties, while 4 or more bedrooms account for 27.0%, giving family housing a larger presence than small 0 or 1-bedroom dwellings at 4.8%. Tenure is relatively evenly distributed: 31.0% own outright, 36.0% have a mortgage and 32.1% rent. Mortgage costs equal 27.5% of household income and rent costs equal 28.8%, both below 30%. Compared with a higher-density coastal suburb, Bogangar offers more house-based living, although the 11.9% vacancy rate indicates that not all stock is tightly occupied.
Mortgage / mo
$1,898
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $460.
$850
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $875
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$761
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
11.9%
Unoccupied
161
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.5%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
43.8%
Couples with children
37.1%
Couples, no children
18.3%
Single parent
883
Total families
Economy & Employment
Bogangar's employment base is led by healthcare at 19.3%, or 211 workers, followed by education at 16.3% and 178 workers, construction at 13.9% and 152, hospitality at 7.3% and 80, and professional or technical work at 7.0% and 76. The occupational mix includes 341 professionals, 264 trades workers, 235 community or personal service workers, 184 managers and 168 labourers. Participation is 63.0%, unemployment is 4.2%, and 790 workers are employed full-time compared with 686 part-time workers. Compared with a single-industry local economy, this spread provides broader employment support because healthcare, education, building and service work respond to different sources of demand. Household income sits at the 52.4th percentile nationally.
Unemployment
4.2%
Labour Force
1,652
Unemployed
69
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
49.9%
Part-time
43.3%
Participation
63.0%
Employed
1,583
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
27.9%
Postgraduate
5.7%
Born Overseas
14.1%
Dwellings
1,186
Transport to Work
Daily travel in Bogangar is strongly car-led: 73.0% drive to work, compared with 0.2% using public transport and 6.7% walking or cycling. A further 16.5% work from home, which can reduce commuting pressure but increases the value of suitable home office space. The suburb has 1 listed local school, Bogangar Public School, a government primary school. Families should confirm enrolment zones against the exact address because boundaries can cross suburb lines. Compared with a rail-served suburb, Bogangar requires more planning for regular trips, school runs and access to regional services. Current safety decisions should be based on NSW Police crime mapping and recent local information, as a suburb-level crime rate is not available here.
Drive
73.0%
Public Transport
0.2%
Walk / Cycle
6.7%
Work from Home
16.5%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Bogangar compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bogangar a good suburb to live in?
Bogangar can suit households wanting coastal housing and a settled community profile. It has 3,313 residents, a median age of 41 and 63.9% separate houses. Daily life is more car-dependent than in transit-oriented suburbs, with 73.0% driving and only 0.2% using public transport.
What is the median house price in Bogangar?
The current median house price should be confirmed from recent settled sales rather than assumed. Useful context includes 63.9% separate houses, 51.5% three-bedroom dwellings and weekly rent of $460. Mortgage repayments average $1,898 per month, with mortgage costs at 27.5% of household income.
What schools are in Bogangar?
Bogangar Public School is the 1 listed local school and is a government primary school. Families should confirm the relevant enrolment zone for the exact address, as school boundaries can differ from suburb boundaries and may affect eligibility for local places.
Is Bogangar safe?
Check current NSW Police crime mapping and recent local reports before making a safety decision. Bogangar has 3,313 residents and a median age of 41, but population size and age do not replace current incident information. Inspect the exact street and visit at different times before committing to a property.
Is Bogangar good for property investment?
Bogangar warrants detailed due diligence rather than an automatic investment recommendation. Renting accounts for 32.1% of households, weekly rent is $460 and vacancy is 11.9%, which can mean more leasing competition than in a low-vacancy market. There were also 55 development applications over 12 months.
How is Bogangar's population changing?
Bogangar has 3,313 residents, with 79.3% staying at the same address and 20.7% turnover. That points to a relatively settled base with ongoing movement rather than a wholly transient population. Development activity reached 55 applications over 12 months, so approvals and completed projects are worth monitoring.
What development is happening in Bogangar?
There were 55 development applications in the previous 12 months, including dwelling houses, additions and minor building alterations. The examples do not state dwelling yields, so investors should check each approval's status, scope and construction outcome before estimating future housing supply or rental competition.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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