Bundanoon (NSW)

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Feb 2026 the estimated population of Bundanoon (NSW) is around 2,853. This reflects a decrease of 16 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,869. 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 60 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 48 persons per square kilometer. Population growth for the area 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. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, 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. Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for the suburb of Bundanoon (NSW), expected to increase by 491 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 15.7% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Bundanoon experienced approximately 31 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years ending FY25. This totals an estimated 157 homes. In FY26, nine approvals have been recorded to date. On average, 1.1 new residents arrive annually for each new home built between FY21 and FY25, suggesting a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions.

The average construction cost of new dwellings is $929,000, indicating developers focus on the premium market. This year, Bundanoon has seen $1.8 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting its residential nature. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Bundanoon records 69.0% more new home approvals per person as of FY25. This offers buyers greater choice but shows recent moderation in development activity. Nationally, Bundanoon's activity is well above average, indicating strong developer confidence in the area.

New development consists of 84.0% detached dwellings and 16.0% attached dwellings, maintaining Bundanoon's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes. With around 147 people per approval, it reflects a low-density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Bundanoon is expected to grow by 448 residents through to 2041. Current construction levels 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 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely impacting the area: Bundanoon Village Place Plan. Other key projects include Southern Highlands Overtaking Opportunities, Sydney-Canberra Rail Connectivity And Capacity, and Paling Yards Wind Farm. The most relevant projects are detailed below.

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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 is 1.1%, having seen a 2.1% growth in employment over the past year according to AreaSearch data aggregation. As of December 2025, 1,211 residents are employed while the unemployment rate stands at 2.9%, lower than Regional NSW's 3.9%.

Workforce participation is 48.3%, compared to Regional NSW's 61.3%. A significant portion, 29.1%, of Bundanoon's residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, construction, and professional & technical services. Notably, the latter sector has a concentration level at twice the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented with only 2.4% of Bundanoon's workforce compared to Regional NSW's 5.3%. Local employment opportunities appear limited based on resident population versus working population counts. Over the past year, employment increased by 2.1%, labour force by 2.6%, leading to a unemployment rise of 0.5 percentage points, contrasting with Regional NSW where employment contracted by 1.2% and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Bundanoon's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 reports Bundanoon's median income among taxpayers at $40,396 and average at $64,078. Both figures are below the national average. Regional NSW has a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 for comparison. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $43,975 (median) and $69,755 (average). The 2021 Census shows Bundanoon's household, family, and personal incomes fall between the 19th and 21st percentiles nationally. In income distribution, 27.5% of Bundanoon residents earn between $800 - $1,499 (784 individuals), differing from broader trends where the $1,500 - $2,999 category predominates at 29.9%. Despite modest housing costs allowing for 87.6% income retention, total disposable income ranks at just the 24th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Bundanoon, as evaluated at the Census conducted on 28 August 2016, comprised 96.1% houses and 3.9% other dwellings. In comparison, Regional NSW had 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings during the same period. Home ownership in Bundanoon was at 61.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.6% and rented dwellings at 13.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bundanoon was $1,820 as of June 2017, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400 during the same period. Nationally, Bundanoon's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863 reported in June 2017, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375 for the same month.

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

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

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

Educational attainment in Bundanoon is notably higher than broader benchmarks. As of the latest data, 33.8% of residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 22.4% in the SA4 region. The most common university qualification is a Bachelor degree, held by 20.8% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 37.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (13.0%) and certificates (24.7%).

Notably, 21.2% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, with 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

Bundanoon has 52 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 17 individual routes, collectively facilitating 698 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 272 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Bundanoon's primarily residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 29.1% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 99 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 13 weekly trips per stop.

The level of general health in Bundanoon is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Bundanoon shows superior health outcomes as per AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Both young and elderly cohorts exhibit low prevalence of common health issues. Private health cover stands at approximately 52% of Bundanoon's total population (~1,491 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (13.2%) and mental health issues (8.0%). Notably, 58.2% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age population faces significant health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Bundanoon has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 42.5% (1,212 people), compared to Regional NSW's 23.4%. Senior health outcomes rank favourably nationwide, even surpassing general population rankings.

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

Bundanoon exhibited a lower than average level of cultural diversity, with 76.8% of its population born in Australia and 90.6% being citizens. English was the language spoken at home by 94.9% of residents. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 55.2% of Bundanoon's population.

Judaism, however, was disproportionately represented at 0.4%, compared to the regional average of 0.1%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (33.5%), Australian (25.6%), and Scottish (11.5%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences in representation: Welsh at 0.9% (vs regional 0.5%), Hungarian at 0.3% (vs 0.2%), and Irish at 9.8% (vs 8.8%) were relatively more common in Bundanoon compared to Regional NSW.

Bundanoon ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Bundanoon has a median age of 59, which is significantly higher than Regional NSW's figure of 43 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, Bundanoon has a higher concentration of residents aged 65-74 (21.9%), but fewer residents aged 25-34 (5.6%). This 65-74 concentration is well above the national figure of 9.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, Bundanoon's population aged 75-84 has grown from 13.0% to 15.3%, while the 35-44 cohort increased from 7.9% to 9.3%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 10.7% to 9.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Bundanoon's age structure. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 60%, adding 90 residents to reach a total of 242. The 55-64 group is expected to grow at a more modest rate of 2%, with an increase of only 7 residents.