Bundall

Bundall lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

By Nov 2025, Bundall's population is estimated at around 5,087, reflecting an increase of 192 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 4,895. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of resident population at 5,080 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of 14 new addresses since the Census date. Population density is calculated at 1,301 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, applying proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 with a base year of 2022. Considering projected demographic shifts, Bundall is forecast to increase by 1,184 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase 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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Bundall averaged approximately 13 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 69 homes. As of FY26, eight approvals have been recorded. This averages to about 1.7 new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25, indicating a stable supply-demand balance in Bundall's property market. The average construction cost value for new properties is around $1,513,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment.

In FY26, commercial approvals totalled approximately $9.6 million, reflecting moderate levels of commercial development. New developments consist of 57% detached houses and 43% attached dwellings, marking a shift from existing housing patterns (currently 74% houses), possibly due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. Bundall has around 282 people per dwelling approval, indicating low-density characteristics.

Future projections estimate an addition of approximately 1,177 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing 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 potentially impacting the area. Notable projects include Cross River Rail - New Gold Coast Stations, UNIQ Bundall, Sunlight Lifestyle Precinct, and Elements Budds Beach. The following list details those likely most relevant.

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

Bundall's workforce is well-educated with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 2.4% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.9%. This figure is based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of June 2025, 2,877 residents were in work with an unemployment rate of 1.5%, lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was high at 64.3% compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%.

The dominant employment sectors among residents included health care & social assistance, construction, and accommodation & food. Professional & technical services showed particularly strong specialization with an employment share of 2.0 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing had lower representation at 0.4% versus the regional average of 4.5%. There were 1.5 workers for every resident as at the Census, indicating Bundall functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. During the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.9% and labour force increased by 2.1%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer further insight into potential future demand within Bundall. These projections suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates differing significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Bundall's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 13.9% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Bundall had a median taxpayer income of $52,364 and an average income of $86,678. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to $50,780 and $64,844 across Rest of Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $59,690 (median) and $98,804 (average). The 2021 Census data reveals household, family, and personal incomes in Bundall are at the 65th percentile nationally. Income analysis shows 29.1% of Bundall's population earns between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, similar to the metropolitan region where 31.7% fall into this bracket. Higher earners make up 31.4%, indicating strong purchasing power. High housing costs consume 18.2% of income, but disposable income is at the 59th percentile nationally, with the area's SEIFA income ranking placing it in the 8th decile.

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

In Bundall, as per the latest Census evaluation, 73.7% of dwellings were houses while 26.3% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. In contrast, Non-Metro Qld had no reported houses or other dwellings in its composition. Home ownership in Bundall stood at 35.5%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 38.0% and rented ones making up 26.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, aligning with Non-Metro Qld's average. However, the median weekly rent in Bundall was $480, whereas Non-Metro Qld had no recorded rent figures. Nationally, Bundall's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Bundall features high concentrations of group households, with a median household size of 2.6 people

Family households constitute 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 account for the remaining 25.0%, with lone person households at 20.6% and group households comprising 4.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people.

Bundall demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Bundall's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 32.8% have university qualifications compared to 20.6% in the rest of Queensland and 25.4% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 23.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 33.2% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 12.8% and certificates for 20.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.0% in secondary education, 9.7% in primary education, and 5.4% pursuing tertiary education. Educational facilities appear to be located outside Bundall's immediate boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

Bundall 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 services is rated as moderate, with residents on average located 530 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 134 trips across all routes, which amounts to approximately 104 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Bundall has excellent health outcomes, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (3,131 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.9% and 5.9% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 74.8%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, which is higher than the Rest of Qld's 0%. Bundall has a population with 14.9% aged 65 and over (757 people), and health outcomes among seniors align broadly with those of the general population.

Bundall was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Bundall's population showed 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 predominant religion in Bundall, accounting for 53.8%. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented at 0.5%, compared to None% across Rest of Qld.

The top three ancestry groups were English (28.7%), Australian (20.0%), and Irish (9.3%). Hungarian (0.6%) Spanish (0.8%), and French (0.8%) ethnicities showed notable overrepresentation in Bundall compared to regional averages of None%.

Bundall hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Bundall has a median age of 40, which is close to Rest of Qld's figure of 41 and modestly exceeds the national norm of 38. The 45-54 age group shows strong representation at 14.7% compared to Rest of Qld, while the 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 8.6%. According to the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 13.4% to 14.9%, and the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 12.0% to 13.1%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 10.1% to 8.6%. Demographic modeling suggests Bundall's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041, with the 35 to 44 group expected to grow by 36%, reaching 1,032 people from 757.