Bulgun, QLD 4854 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Bulgun is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4854, home to 285 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Cassowary Coast local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 1282 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$310 /wk
Population285
Median age48
Area7 km²
To CBD1282 km
LGACassowary Coast

Demographics

Population
285
Median age
48 years
Median household income
$1,583 /week
Median personal income
$684 /week
Median family income
$1,843 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Cassowary Coast
Statistical region (SA4)
Cairns
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Kennedy
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$310 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,517
Rent share of household income
20%

Schools

  • Feluga State School Primary · Government
  • St Clare's School (Tully) Primary · Catholic
  • Tully State School Primary · Government
  • Tully State High School Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 park or reserve
  • 1 gym
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 98.2% of the 169 resolvable premises in Bulgun. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fibre to the Node: 1.8%
  • Fixed Wireless: 98.2%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 3,064 across the Cassowary Coast LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 10% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,185 theft, 600 drug offences, 503 violent offences.

Figures cover the whole Cassowary Coast — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Bulgun?

Bulgun (QLD 4854) had 285 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Cassowary Coast local government area.

What is the median rent in Bulgun?

The median advertised rent in Bulgun is $310/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Bulgun?

Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Bulgun covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Feluga State School (4.3 km), St Clare's School (Tully) (4.5 km), Tully State School (4.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Bulgun?

Bulgun is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Bulgun?

Across the surrounding area, 3,064 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,185), drug offences (600), violent (503). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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