NSW · Tenterfield Council
Bolivia, 2372
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Bolivia is a residential smaller community in Tenterfield with a familiar suburban feel. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Reasonable public transport access helps with commuting and getting around locally. Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer.
Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Population
- Population
- 74
- Median age
- 61
- Median household income / week
- $866
- Dwelling vacancy
- 20.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 8 of 39
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,400
- Employment rate
- 60.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $480
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 35
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 7
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 94.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 37 residents
- State safety percentile
- 66.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -29.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault33
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment51
- Malicious Damage To Property59
- Motor Vehicle Theft20
- Trespass35
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
13 public transport stops in this suburb
- 6206 New England Hwy
- 894 Pyes Creek Rd
- Bolivia Coach Stop
- New England Hwy Opp Bolivia Cemetery
- New England Hwy Opp Mt Spirabo Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Follow directions on site. Reduce your speed.Pyes Creek Road01 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
12 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6693C NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY BOLIVIA 2372Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision6309 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY BOLIVIA 2372Additional Information Requested
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home5465 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY BOLIVIA 2372Determined
2025· 3 proposals
October 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Co-living128 MCCOWENS ROAD BOLIVIA 2372Determined
July 2025
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure1080 MOUNT SPERIBO ROAD BOLIVIA 2372Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Farm building664 CURRS ROAD BOLIVIA 2372Determined
2024· 3 proposals
August 2024
- Subdivision1013 ROCKDALE ROAD BOLIVIA 2372Determined
June 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Carport; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Farm stay accommodation; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation; Supporting DevelopmentCURRS ROAD BOLIVIA 2372Determined
April 2024
- Temporary building, structure or use; Extractive Industries (non-mining)868 PYES CREEK ROAD BOLIVIA 2372Determined
2023· 2 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure297 PERU ROAD BOLIVIA 2372Determined
June 2023
- Subdivision of land6693 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY BOLIVIA 2372Determined
2021· 1 proposal
August 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing1433 PYES CREEK ROAD BOLIVIA 2372Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime33
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime51
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime59
- Motor Vehicle Theftcrime20
- Trespasscrime35
- 6206 New England Hwytransport
- 894 Pyes Creek Rdtransport
- Bolivia Coach Stoptransport
- New England Hwy Opp Bolivia Cemeterytransport
- New England Hwy Opp Mt Spirabo Rdtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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