Bundeena

Bundeena has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, the Bundeena statistical area's population is estimated at around 2,128 people. This reflects an increase of 25 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,103 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,112 residents as of June 2024, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional 3 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,803 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Bundeena has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 73.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics anticipate a median increase, with Bundeena expected to increase by 156 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 11.0% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Bundeena according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Bundeena has experienced approximately one dwelling receiving development approval annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated five homes. In FY-26 so far, zero approvals have been recorded.

On average, 21.2 new residents per year have been associated with every home built between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting supply is substantially lagging demand. This typically leads to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings in Bundeena is $1,339,000, indicating developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Bundeena shows significantly reduced construction activity, with 93.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction often reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. Nationally, Bundeena's construction levels are also lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. Future projections estimate Bundeena will add 235 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Bundeena has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

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The employment environment in Bundeena shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Bundeena has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.8%, with estimated employment growth of 2.0% in the past year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation.

As of September 2025, 1,089 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.4% lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation lags at 54.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for Bundeena residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Education & training has a high employment share of 1.4 times the regional level, while finance & insurance shows lower representation at 2.3% versus the regional average of 7.3%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 2.0%, labour force by 1.4%, reducing unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1% and unemployment rise by 0.2%. State-level data to 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections suggest Bundeena's employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The suburb of Bundeena has a median taxpayer income of $46,648 and an average income of $70,525 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. By September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86%, estimated incomes would be approximately $50,781 (median) and $76,774 (average). The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Bundeena are at the 53rd percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 30.2% of Bundeena's community earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week (642 individuals), similar to the broader area where 30.9% fall into this range. High housing costs consume 17.5% of income in Bundeena, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 53rd percentile nationally. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

Bundeena's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.8% houses and 3.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Sydney metro's 52.4% houses and 47.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bundeena was at 45.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.8% and rented ones at 18.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bundeena was $2,600, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,774. The median weekly rent figure was recorded as $554, compared to Sydney metro's $500. Nationally, Bundeena's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Bundeena has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 74.2% of all households, consisting of 28.8% couples with children, 34.1% couples without children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 25.8%, with lone person households at 22.4% and group households making up 3.0% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

Bundeena shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Bundeena residents aged 15+ with university qualifications (34.7%) exceed the Australian average (30.4%). Bachelor degrees are most common (20.8%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 36.9% of residents holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 12.8% and certificates at 24.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.5% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.6% in primary education, 7.5% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Bundeena has 17 active public transport stops. These include a mix of ferry and bus services. Two routes operate in the area, providing a total of 205 weekly passenger trips.

Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 184 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 29 daily trips across all routes, which equates to about 12 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Bundeena is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Bundeena faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is approximately 55% (about 1,166 people), compared to 68.0% across Greater Sydney.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, impacting 10.7 and 6.9% of residents respectively. About 67.3% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.3% in Greater Sydney. As of 2016, approximately 27.1% (576 people) of Bundeena's population is aged 65 and over, which is higher than the 21.1% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors in Bundeena are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

In terms of cultural diversity, Bundeena records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Bundeena's population, born in Australia, was approximately 76.8%, with 89.5% being citizens and 92.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 44.8% of Bundeena's population. Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 0.5% versus 0.2%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (29.7%), Australian (23.4%), and Irish (12.0%). Notably, Welsh (0.9%) Polish (1.2%), and French (0.9%) ethnicities were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.5%, 0.6%, and 0.6% respectively.

Bundeena ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Bundeena's median age is 50 years, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's 37 years and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bundeena has a higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (16.1%), but fewer residents aged 25-34 (5%). This 65-74 concentration is well above the national figure of 9.4%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 7.2% to 8.9%, while the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 14.6% to 16.1%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 6.2% to 5.0%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 14.3% to 13.2%. By 2041, Bundeena's age composition is expected to shift notably. Leading this demographic change, the 75 to 84 group will grow by 75%, reaching 331 people from 189. This growth is part of a broader trend where residents aged 65 and older represent 87% of anticipated population growth. Conversely, both the 45 to 54 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to decrease in number.