Bundeena

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

The population of Bundeena is estimated at around 2,126 as of May 2026, reflecting an increase of 23 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 1.1% change from the previous population count of 2,103 people. The current resident population estimate of 2,119 is based on AreaSearch's examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025, along with validation of four new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,801 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 73.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the suburb.

AreaSearch is employing 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 utilizes 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 the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, Bundeena is expected to experience population growth just below the national median statistical area average. By 2041, the suburb's population is projected to increase by 116 persons, reflecting a total increase of 5.1% over the 16-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Bundeena, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Bundeena has received approximately one dwelling development approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated eight homes. As of FY26, one approval has been recorded. This translates to an average of 2.6 new residents per year for each dwelling between FY21 and FY25, suggesting solid demand supporting property values.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $1,339,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bundeena shows substantially reduced construction activity (89.0% below regional average per person), typically reinforcing demand and pricing for existing properties. However, development activity has picked up in recent periods, though it remains under the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. All new construction since FY21 has been comprised of townhouses or apartments, creating more affordable entry points and suiting downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 97.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and demand for diverse, affordable housing options. With approximately 845 people per approval, Bundeena shows a mature, established area. Population forecasts indicate Bundeena will gain 109 residents by 2041 (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

No changes can impact an area's performance more than modifications to local infrastructure, significant projects, and planning initiatives. Zero projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Notable projects include Ozone Cronulla Apartment Development, Rail Service Improvement Program - T4 Illawarra & Eastern Suburbs Line, Illawarra Rail Resilience Plan, and Mariyung Fleet (New Intercity Fleet), with the following list outlining those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Bundeena ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Bundeena has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.9% as of December 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation in Bundeena is 60.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%.

A high proportion of residents work from home, with Covid-19 lockdown impacts considered. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Education & training has notable concentration, at 1.4 times the regional average. Finance & insurance has limited presence, at 2.3% compared to 7.3% regionally.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 0.5%, labour force remained stable at 0.0%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bundeena's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2023 shows Bundeena's median income at $46,648 and average income at $70,525. This is higher than the national averages of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). By March 2026, estimates suggest Bundeena's median income will be approximately $51,462 and average income $77,803, based on a 10.32% growth in wages since financial year 2023. Census data indicates incomes in Bundeena are around the 53rd percentile nationally. Income distribution shows 30.2% of Bundeena's population earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually. Housing costs consume 17.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 53rd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking is in the 8th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Bundeena, as evaluated at the latest Census on 28 August 2016, comprised 96.8% houses and 3.1% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bundeena was 45.0%, with the remainder being mortgaged (36.8%) or rented (18.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bundeena was $2,600, above Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Bundeena was $554, compared to Sydney metro's $470. 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 lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 74.2% of all households, including 28.8% couples with children, 34.1% couples without children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 25.8%, with lone person households at 22.4% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 stand at 34.7%, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 20.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational credentials are held by 36.9% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas accounting for 12.8% and certificates for 24.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.5% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.6% in primary, 7.5% in secondary, and 3.2% in 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 offering a mix of ferry and bus services. These are served by two routes providing a total of 205 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 184 meters to the nearest stop. The area is predominantly residential, with outward commuting being common. Car use is dominant at 84%, while walking and train usage stand at 6% and 5% respectively. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 45.1% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes is approximately 29 trips per day, resulting in about 12 weekly trips per individual stop.

Bundeena's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Bundeena's health outcomes show notable results according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low, particularly among younger cohorts.

Approximately 55% (~1,165 people) had private health cover, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 59.9%. The most prevalent conditions were arthritis (10.7%) and asthma (6.9%), with 67.3% reporting no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for those under 65 were better than average. Bundeena has a higher proportion of seniors (28%, or 595 people) than Greater Sydney (15.5%). While health outcomes among seniors are above average, they rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

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 cultural diversity aligns with its wider region, with 76.8% born in Australia, 89.5% being citizens, and 92.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 44.8%. Judaism, however, is overrepresented at 0.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 0.8%.

Top ancestry groups are English (29.7%), Australian (23.4%), and Irish (12.0%), all higher than regional averages of 19.0%, 17.8%, and 6.1% respectively. Notably, Welsh (0.9%), Polish (1.2%), and French (0.9%) are overrepresented compared to regional figures of 0.4%, 0.6%, and 0.5%.

Bundeena ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Bundeena's median age is 50 years, which is 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 (16.2%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (5.3%). This 65-74 age group concentration is well above the national figure of 9.4%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of Bundeena's population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 7.2% to 9.7%, while the 65 to 74 age group increased from 14.6% to 16.2%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has decreased from 14.3% to 13.0%. By 2041, Bundeena is expected to experience notable shifts in its age composition. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 50%, reaching 310 people from the current 206. This demographic aging trend continues as residents aged 65 and older represent 91% of anticipated population growth. Conversely, both the 45 to 54 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.