Bundamba
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Bundamba's population was around 10,260 as of August 2025. This reflected an increase of 926 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,334. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,193 in June 2024 and an additional 170 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 594 persons per square kilometer. Bundamba's growth rate of 9.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.6%. Natural growth contributed approximately 41.4% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data were adopted. These state projections did not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applied proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Population projections indicated an above median growth for statistical areas across the nation, with Bundamba expected to grow by 2,168 persons to 2041, an increase of 20.5% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Bundamba among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Bundamba has granted approximately 83 residential property approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides development approval data on a financial year basis. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, Bundamba recorded 415 home approvals and 4 so far in FY26. On average, around 1.9 new residents have moved into each newly approved home annually over these five years.

This indicates a balanced supply and demand market, supporting stable conditions. The average construction cost value of new homes is $296,000, which is below regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In the current financial year, Bundamba has seen $31.7 million in commercial approvals, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Bundamba's new dwelling approval rate per person is about three-quarters of that area's rate, while it ranks among the 88th percentile nationally.

However, development activity has increased recently. New building activity consists of 64% detached dwellings and 36% attached dwellings, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments offering various price points. This shift from the current housing mix (currently 84% houses) reflects reduced development site availability and changing lifestyle demands and affordability needs. Bundamba has approximately 93 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Population projections suggest Bundamba will gain 2,101 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially exceeding current population growth forecasts.

Bundamba has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Ecco Ripley by Sekisui House, Munro Development, Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan (SuperGrid), and Woodlinks Village. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Bundamba are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Bundamba's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs. Key sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.

Manufacturing stands out with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 4.6% compared to Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. As of June 2025, 4,775 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 7.1%, and estimated employment growth of 0.7% over the past year. The unemployment rate is 3.0% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Bundamba lags at 58.5% compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. In the 12 months ending June 2025, employment increased by 0.7%, labour force grew by 0.2%, and unemployment fell by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 4.4% and labour force grow by 4.0%. State-level data to Sep-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local projections suggest Bundamba's growth may be approximately 6.0%% over five years and 13.0% over ten years based on its current employment mix.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Bundamba's median taxpayer income in financial year 2022 was $49,881, with an average of $54,449. This is lower than the national average. In comparison, Greater Brisbane had a median income of $55,645 and an average income of $70,520 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth from financial year 2022 to March 2025 (an increase of 11.71%), estimated incomes for Bundamba would be approximately $55,722 (median) and $60,825 (average). According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Bundamba rank modestly, between the 28th and 29th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 34.6% of Bundamba's community (3,549 individuals), which is consistent with regional levels at 33.3%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Bundamba, with only 83.7% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 28th percentile.

Bundamba is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Bundamba, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 84.5% houses and 15.5% other dwellings. In Brisbane metro, this was 88.4% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bundamba was 24.4%, similar to Brisbane metro's figure. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (34.4%) or rented (41.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bundamba was $1,300, below the Brisbane metro average of $1,517 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Bundamba was $300, aligning with Brisbane metro's figure but substantially lower than the national average of $375.

Bundamba features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 68.4% of all households, including 24.5% couples with children, 24.6% couples without children, and 17.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.6%, with lone person households making up 27.4% and group households comprising 4.2%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Bundamba faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 13.7%, substantially below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 9.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 42.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (31.7%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.0% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education. Bundamba's 4 schools have a combined enrollment reaching 1,372 students as of the latest data. Educational provision follows conventional lines, split between 1 primary and 3 secondary institutions. School places per 100 residents (13.4) fall below the regional average (18.0), with some students likely attending schools in adjacent areas. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to parent campus.

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

Transport analysis indicates 57 active public transport stops within Bundamba, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 51 individual routes, collectively facilitating 2,143 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically situated 264 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 306 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 37 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Bundamba is well below average with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Bundamba. A variety of health conditions affect both younger and older age groups. The rate of private health cover is notably low at approximately 47% (around 4,842 people), compared to 49.9% across Greater Brisbane, and the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions in Bundamba, impacting 11.9% and 10.5% of residents respectively. Approximately 60.5% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 62.2% across Greater Brisbane. As of a certain date, 15.5% (around 1,587 people) of Bundamba's population is aged 65 and over. Senior health outcomes present some challenges, generally consistent with the overall population's health profile.

Bundamba ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Bundamba's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 85.1% of its population being Australian citizens, born in Australia (82.3%), speaking English only at home (89.8%). Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 47.6% of Bundamba's population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented, making up 0.1% compared to the region's 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (28.4%), Australian (27.4%), and Scottish (7.7%). Other ethnic groups showed variations: Samoan was overrepresented at 2.0% (regional average 0.9%), German was slightly underrepresented at 5.7% (regional average 6.4%), and Maori was similarly represented at 1.2%.

Bundamba's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Bundamba's median age of 36 years is equal to Greater Brisbane's but younger than the national average of 38 years. The 55-64 age group comprises 11.7% of Bundamba's population, higher than Greater Brisbane's percentage, while the 35-44 cohort makes up 13.3%, lower than Greater Brisbane's. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.2% to 5.3%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 13.6% to 12.3%, and the 25 to 34 cohort has dropped from 16.1% to 15.1%. By 2041, Bundamba's population is projected to see significant demographic shifts. The 45 to 54 age group is expected to increase by 448 people (36%), growing from 1,243 to 1,692. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 age groups are projected to decline in population.