Bulahdelah
NSW 2423 • Rest of NSW
About Bulahdelah
Bulahdelah is a small rural township on the Myall River in the Mid-North Coast region of New South Wales, located approximately 280 kilometres north of Sydney. With a population of around 1,414, it has an older demographic with a median age of 60+ and a high owner-occupier rate of 79%. The town sits at the gateway to Myall Lakes National Park and the Barrington Tops region.
Known as the gateway to the Myall Lakes, Bulahdelah offers an affordable, country-town lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty. The town has essential services including a supermarket, medical centre, primary school, and sporting facilities. It attracts retirees and those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle, with median house prices around $565,000. The surrounding area is popular for fishing, kayaking, and bushwalking in the nearby national parks.
Bulahdelah falls under postcode 2423 and is governed by Mid-Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Myall Lakes electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Busways Route 190 — Forster-Tuncurry 45 min
- Busways Route 190 — Newcastle via Raymond Terrace 2 hr
Commute to Newcastle
🛣️ No train service. Pacific Highway (M1) provides main road access. Most residents are locally employed or retired.
Town centre with shops and services is compact and walkable, but a car is needed for most activities beyond the main street.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bulahdelah Central School ICSEA 9024997 4329 8 Meade Street
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12 Boolambayte Street
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Bungwahl Public School ICSEA 10374997 6175 56 Seal Rocks Road
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Coolongolook Public School ICSEA 9504997 7183 Pacific Hwy
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Bulahdelah, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Bulahdelah by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Bulahdelah Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bulahdelah" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 51
- 2. New Zealand 29
- 3. Netherlands 10
- 4. Germany 9
- 5. India 8
- 6. Cambodia 4
- 7. United States 4
- 8. Indonesia 3
- 9. Philippines 3
- 10. South Africa 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)