The size of Bulong is approximately 1,979.9 square kilometres. It has 3 parks covering nearly 1.1% of total area. The population of Bulong in 2006 was 376 people. By 2011 the population was 568 showing a population growth of 51.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Bulong is 20-29 years. Households in Bulong are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying under $300 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Bulong work in a machinery operators and drivers occupation. In 2006, 68.1% of the homes in Bulong were owner-occupied compared with 36.3% in 2011.