The size of Bolivar is approximately 11 square kilometres. It has 2 parks covering nearly 0.5% of total area. The population of Bolivar in 2011 was 1,156 people. By 2016 the population was 260 showing a population decline of 77.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Bolivar is 60-69 years. Households in Bolivar are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $800 - $999 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Bolivar work in a labourer occupation. In 2011, 78.1% of the homes in Bolivar were owner-occupied compared with 74.8% in 2016.