The size of Bulga is approximately 62.9 square kilometres. The population of Bulga in 2006 was 556 people. By 2011 the population was 333 showing a population decline of 40.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Bulga is 10-19 years. Households in Bulga are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Bulga work in a managers occupation. In 2006, 75.5% of the homes in Bulga were owner-occupied compared with 84.8% in 2011.