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 analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area around Bundall, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Bundall's population is estimated at around 5,087 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 192 people (3.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,895 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 5,080 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 14 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,301 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for Bundall was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. As we examine future population trends, a significant population increase in Bundall is forecast, with the suburb expected to grow by 1,184 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 23.1% in total 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 allocated from statistical area data shows Bundall had around 13 new homes approved per year over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 69 homes. So far in FY-26, 9 approvals have been recorded. The average number of new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25 was 1.7, suggesting a balance between supply and demand with stable market dynamics. New properties are constructed at an average value of $1,513,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

This financial year, $98,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting Bundall's residential nature. New development consists of 57.0% detached houses and 43.0% attached dwellings, marking a shift from existing housing patterns (currently 74.0% houses), potentially due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. With around 282 people per dwelling approval, Bundall is characterised as a low density area.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Bundall is projected to add 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 likely to impact the area. Key projects include Cross River Rail - New Gold Coast Stations, UNIQ Bundall, Sunlight Lifestyle Precinct, and Elements Budds Beach. The following list details 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, 2843 residents were employed, with a 1.6% lower unemployment rate than Rest of Qld's 4.1%.

Workforce participation was 70.0%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. Around 19.5% of residents worked from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Dominant employment sectors were health care & social assistance, construction, and accommodation & food. The area had a strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share twice the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing showed lower representation at 0.4% compared to the regional average of 4.5%. There were 1.5 workers per resident as of the Census, indicating Bundall functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.9%, labour force grew by 2.0%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.1 percentage points. Comparing this with Rest of Qld's employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, Bundall had a smaller increase in unemployment at 0.1 percentage points compared to Rest of Qld's 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Bundall. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates varying between industry sectors. 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes not accounting for localised population projections.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released on 28 June 2023 for financial year 2023, Bundall had a median income among taxpayers of $52,364 and an average level of $86,678. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to $53,146 and $66,593 for Rest of Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $57,553 (median) and $95,268 (average) as of September 2025. From the Census conducted in August 2021, household incomes in Bundall cluster around the 65th percentile nationally. Income analysis shows that 29.1% of Bundall's population falls within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to the metropolitan region where 31.7% occupy this bracket. Higher earners make up a substantial presence with 31.4% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 18.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 59th percentile. 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

In Bundall, as per the latest Census, 73.7% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 26.3% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bundall stood at 35.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.0% and rented ones at 26.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent in Bundall was $480, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $375 and the national average of $345. Nationally, Bundall's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,600 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

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 comprise 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, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

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

Educational attainment in Bundall is notably higher than broader benchmarks. As of the latest data, 32.8% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 20.6% in the rest of Queensland and 25.4% in the SA4 region. This educational advantage is evident in various degrees: Bachelor degrees lead at 23.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 33.2% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 12.8% and certificates at 20.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 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

Bundall has nine operational public transport stops, all offering bus services. These stops are covered by five distinct routes, collectively facilitating 938 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is deemed moderate, with residents typically residing 530 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most Bundall residents commute outward, with cars being the primary mode of transport 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, service frequency averages 134 trips daily, translating to roughly 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's health outcomes show excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups. Private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 62% of Bundall's total population (3,131 people), compared to 52.5% in the rest of Queensland and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.9% and 5.9% of residents respectively. 74.8% of Bundall's residents declared themselves 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, with national rankings broadly in line with 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's population, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census Data from June 2016, shows higher cultural diversity than most local markets. Specifically, 18.8% speak a language other than English at home and 33.0% were born overseas. Christianity is the dominant religion in Bundall, with 53.8% adherents.

Notably, Judaism's representation stands at 0.5%, higher than Rest of Qld's 0.1%. For ancestry, the top groups are English (28.7%), Australian (20.0%) and Irish (9.3%). Some ethnicities show significant differences: Hungarian is overrepresented at 0.6% in Bundall compared to 0.2% regionally, Spanish at 0.8% versus 0.3%, and French at 0.8% against 0.5%.

Bundall's median age exceeds the national pattern

Bundall has a median age of 40, close to Rest of Qld's figure of 41 and exceeding the national norm of 38. The 35-44 age group comprises 15.3% of Bundall's population compared to Rest of Qld, while the 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 8.6%. Post-2021 Census, the 35-44 age group grew from 13.4% to 15.3%, and the 15-24 cohort increased from 12.0% to 13.2%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 15.7% to 14.2%, and the 65-74 group dropped from 10.1% to 8.6%. By 2041, Bundall's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 25-34 group is expected to grow by 41%, adding 261 people to reach 897 from 635. The 15-24 group will grow more modestly at 6%, adding only 37 residents.