Bundall

Population growth drivers in Bundall are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Bundall's population was around 5087 as of February 2026. This reflected an increase of 192 people, a rise of 3.9% since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 4895 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 5080 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 14 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population resulted in a density ratio of 1304 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration which contributed approximately 70.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections were adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch applied proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Anticipating future population dynamics, a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan areas is forecasted, with Bundall expected to increase by 1184 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall gain of 23.1% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Bundall according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Bundall averaged approximately 13 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25. A total of 69 homes were approved during this period, with an additional 9 approved so far in FY26. On average, these new dwellings have accommodated around 1.7 new residents each year.

This has maintained a balanced supply and demand dynamic, resulting in stable market conditions. The average construction cost value for these new homes was $820,000, indicating a focus on the premium market. In FY26, there have been commercial approvals valued at $9.6 million, reflecting moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Bundall has significantly lower construction rates, at 87.0% below the regional average per person. This constraint in new construction typically supports demand and pricing for existing homes. Recent construction activity, however, has shown an increase.

The current construction mix comprises 55.0% detached dwellings and 45.0% attached dwellings, with a growing proportion of townhouses and apartments. This shift from the area's predominantly house-dominated housing stock (currently 74.0%) suggests decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyle preferences. Bundall has approximately 351 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its established nature. By 2041, it is projected to gain 1,177 residents based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Bundall has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Cross River Rail - New Gold Coast Stations, UNIQ Bundall, Sunlight Lifestyle Precinct, and Benowa Gardens Redevelopment. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Bundall demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Bundall has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 2.4% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 1.9%. As of September 2025, 2,843 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.6%, below Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation was 69.9%, close to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. According to Census responses, 19.5% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and accommodation & food services. Bundall has a strong specialization in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share twice the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.4%. There are 1.5 workers per resident, indicating Bundall functions as an employment hub attracting workers from nearby areas. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 1.9% while labour force grew by 2.0%, leading to a slight unemployment rise of 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bundall's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 13.9% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

The Bundall SA2 has a median taxpayer income of $53,489 and an average income of $84,797 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is significantly higher than the Rest of Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $58,790 (median) and $93,200 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Bundall are around the 65th percentile nationally. The income distribution shows that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 29.1% of residents (1,480 people), which is consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 31.7% in the same category. Economic strength is evident through 31.4% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 18.2% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 59th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Bundall is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Bundall, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28th August 2016, comprised 73.7% houses and 26.3% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Non-Metro Qld's dwelling structure of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bundall stood at 35.5%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (38.0%) or rented (26.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bundall was $2,600, exceeding Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure for Bundall was recorded at $480, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $375. Nationally, Bundall's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, reported in June 2021, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375 for the same period.

Bundall features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 75.0% of all households, including 32.9% couples with children, 29.3% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 25.0%, with lone person households at 20.6% and group households comprising 4.6%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

The educational profile of Bundall exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational attainment in Bundall is notably higher than broader benchmarks. As of 2016 census data, 32.8% of residents aged 15 years and over held university qualifications, compared to 20.6% in the rest of Queensland and 25.4% in the SA4 region. This educational advantage is driven by a high proportion of residents with bachelor degrees (23.9%), postgraduate qualifications (6.5%), and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 33.2% of residents aged 15 years and over holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (20.4%).

Educational participation is high in Bundall, with 31.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the 2016 census. This includes 10.0% in secondary education, 9.7% in primary education, and 5.4% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The Bundall area has nine active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by five different routes that together facilitate 938 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 530 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuting in Bundall is outward-bound, with cars being the primary mode of transportation at 92%. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 19.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, buses operate an average of 134 trips per day, equating to approximately 104 weekly trips per stop.

Bundall's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Bundall's health outcomes show notable results according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of Bundall's total population of 3,133 people, compared to 52.5% in the rest of Queensland and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 6.9%) and asthma (5.9%), while 74.8% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in the rest of Queensland. Bundall has 14.7% of residents aged 65 and over (747 people), which is lower than the 20.4% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with national rankings for the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Bundall was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Bundall had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 18.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 33.0% born overseas. Christianity was the main religion in Bundall, comprising 53.8%. Judaism was overrepresented at 0.5%, compared to 0.1% regionally.

Top ancestry groups were English (28.7%), Australian (20.0%), and Irish (9.3%). Hungarian, Spanish, and New Zealand ethnicities had notable divergences in representation: Hungarian at 0.6% vs regional 0.2%, Spanish at 0.8% vs 0.3%, New Zealand at 1.1% vs 0.9%.

Bundall's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Bundall's median age is 40, close to Rest of Qld's figure of 41 but exceeding the national norm of 38. The 35-44 age group makes up 15.3% compared to Rest of Qld, while the 65-74 cohort comprises 8.7%. Post-2021 Census, the 35-44 group grew from 13.4% to 15.3%, and the 15-24 group increased from 12.0% to 13.2%. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort declined from 10.1% to 8.7%, and the 45-54 group dropped from 15.7% to 14.3%. By 2041, Bundall's age profile is projected to evolve significantly. Leading this shift, the 25-34 group will grow by 40%, reaching 897 residents from 638. The 15-24 group will display more modest growth at 5%, adding only 35 residents.