Bundanoon (NSW)

Population growth drivers in Bundanoon are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, the Bundanoon (NSW) statistical area (Lv2) has an estimated population of around 2,845 people. This reflects a decrease of 24 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,869 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,810 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 57 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 48 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Bundanoon has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%, outpacing its SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 62.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. With demographic trends projecting above median population growth for locations outside capital cities, the Bundanoon (NSW) (SA2) is expected to expand by 517 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 21.6% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Bundanoon when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Bundanoon recorded around 31 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years ending FY-25, totalling approximately 156 homes. As of FY-26, eight approvals have been recorded. This averages out to about 1.1 new residents per year per dwelling constructed during this period. The average construction value for these dwellings is around $929,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment.

In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled approximately $1.8 million, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Comparatively, Bundanoon has 68.0% more construction activity per person relative to the Rest of NSW, providing buyers with ample choice. However, construction activity has recently eased. This level is well above the national average, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New building activity in Bundanoon comprises approximately 84.0% detached houses and 16.0% attached dwellings, preserving its low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

With around 147 people per dwelling approval, Bundanoon exhibits characteristics of a low-density area. Population forecasts indicate Bundanoon will gain approximately 616 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Bundanoon 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 one major project likely impacting this region. Key projects include Bundanoon Village Place Plan, Southern Highlands Overtaking Opportunities, Sydney-Canberra Rail Connectivity And Capacity, and Paling Yards Wind Farm. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Bundanoon ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Bundanoon has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 0.8% as of September 2025, with estimated employment growth of 3.3% over the past year.

This compares favourably to Rest of NSW's unemployment rate of 3.8%. However, Bundanoon's workforce participation is lower at 47.0%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and professional & technical services. Bundanoon specializes in professional & technical jobs with an employment share twice the regional level (2.0 vs 1.0), while agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 2.4% compared to 5.3% regionally.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 3.3%, labour force by 3.5%, leading to a slight rise in unemployment (0.1 percentage points). In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment decline by 0.5% and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. Statewide, NSW employment contracted by 0.03% as of 25-Nov-25, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bundanoon's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, assuming population projections remain constant.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

The suburb of Bundanoon had a lower than average income level nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Bundanoon was $40,396 and the average income stood at $64,078. These figures compared to Rest of NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215 respectively. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $43,975 (median) and $69,755 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year ended June 2023. Census data from 2021 showed that household, family and personal incomes in Bundanoon all fell between the 19th and 21st percentiles nationally. The distribution data indicated that the largest segment comprised 27.5% earning $800 - $1,499 weekly (782 residents), unlike metropolitan trends where 29.9% fell within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Housing costs were modest with 87.6% of income retained, but total disposable income ranked at just the 24th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

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

In Bundanoon, as assessed at the latest Census, 96.1% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 3.9% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types of dwellings. This is compared to Non-Metro NSW's figures of 90.6% houses and 9.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bundanoon stood at 61.2%, with mortgaged properties at 25.6% and rented dwellings at 13.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,820, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent in Bundanoon was $400, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $430. Nationally, Bundanoon's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Bundanoon features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 67.8% of all households, including 17.7% couples with children, 40.9% couples without children, and 8.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.2%, with lone person households at 30.5% and group households comprising 1.9%. The median household size is 2.2 people, smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

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

Bundanoon's educational attainment exceeds broader benchmarks significantly. Among residents aged 15+, 33.8% hold university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 22.4% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 20.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 37.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 13.0% and certificates at 24.7%.

Moreover, 21.2% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, including 6.9% in primary education, 6.3% in secondary education, and 2.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 52 active transport stops operating within Bundanoon. These comprise a mix of train and bus services. There are 17 individual routes servicing these stops, collectively providing 698 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 272 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 99 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 13 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Bundanoon is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Bundanoon faces significant health challenges, as indicated by its health data. Both younger and older age groups have notable prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover in Bundanoon is approximately 52% (~1,487 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area but lower than Rest of NSW's 64.6%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (13.2%) and mental health issues (8.0%). Conversely, 58.2% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 64.8% in Rest of NSW. Bundanoon has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 41.5% (1,180 people), compared to Rest of NSW's 27.7%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Bundanoon are strong and even better than the general population in some health metrics.

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

Bundanoon, as per the census data from 27 June 2016, showed a lower than average cultural diversity with 76.8% of its residents born in Australia and 90.6% being citizens. The majority spoke English at home, with 94.9% doing so. Christianity was the dominant religion, practiced by 55.2%.

Notably, Judaism had a slightly higher representation in Bundanoon at 0.4%, compared to 0.3% across the Rest of NSW. Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English (33.5%), Australian (25.6%), and Scottish (11.5%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Welsh was overrepresented at 0.9% compared to 0.6% regionally, Hungarian also had a similar representation at 0.3%, and Irish showed a slight divergence with 9.8% compared to the regional average of 9.9%.

Bundanoon ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Bundanoon, with a median age of 59, is notably higher than the Rest of NSW figure of 43 and significantly exceeds the Australian median of 38. Compared to Rest of NSW, Bundanoon has a higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (21.5%) but fewer individuals aged 25-34 (5.4%). This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is well above the national figure of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 13.0% to 15.0% of Bundanoon's population. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has decreased from 22.8% to 21.5%, and the 45 to 54 age group has dropped from 10.7% to 9.4%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Bundanoon's age structure. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 76%, adding 108 residents to reach a total of 251. The 55 to 64 group is expected to grow at a more modest rate of 4%, with an increase of just 19 residents.