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, Bundeena's population is estimated at around 2,151 people. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2,103 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and ABS ERP data release in June 2024. Bundeena's population density is estimated at 1,822 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Bundeena has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%, outpacing the SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 73.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For future projections until 2041, AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia's SA2-level projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. A population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected for Bundeena by 2041, reflecting an increase of 9.9% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis shows Bundeena had approximately 1 dwelling receiving development approval annually over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25. This totals an estimated 9 homes. In FY-26, no approvals have been recorded yet. On average, each home built led to 11.8 new residents per year in Bundeena during this period.

The average construction cost value of new dwellings was $1,339,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment. This financial year, commercial approvals totaled $1.4 million, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bundeena's building activity is significantly lower, at 88.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new properties can strengthen demand and prices for existing ones. Recent development has been exclusively townhouses or apartments, reflecting a shift towards higher-density living. This change addresses affordability requirements and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. Currently, 97.0% of Bundeena's housing is composed of houses.

By 2041, Bundeena's population is forecasted to increase by 212 residents (AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Bundeena has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

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The labour market in Bundeena demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Bundeena has a well-educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 3.2% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.9%.

As of June 2025, 1,076 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.0% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was at 54.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors among residents included health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Education & training had notably high concentration with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

Finance & insurance had limited presence with 2.3% employment compared to 7.3% regionally. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 2.9% while labour force increased by 3.4%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Bundeena. These projections indicate that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Bundeena's employment mix suggests local 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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 indicates that Bundeena has a median income of $46,648 and an average income of $70,525. This compares to Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from financial year ending June 2022 to September 2025, estimated incomes for Bundeena would be approximately $52,530 (median) and $79,418 (average). Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Bundeena are at the 53rd percentile nationally. Income distribution data reveals that 30.2% of Bundeena's population falls within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across the broader area where 30.9% fall in the same category. High housing costs consume 17.5% of income in Bundeena. Despite this, strong earnings place disposable income at the 53rd percentile nationally, and the area'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, was 96.8% houses and 3.1% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 52.4% houses and 47.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bundeena stood at 45.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.8% and rented ones at 18.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, lower than Sydney metro's $2,774. Weekly rent median was $554, higher than Sydney metro's $500. Nationally, Bundeena's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national average of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 make up 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 matches the Greater Sydney average.

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

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

Educational participation is high, with 27.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 10.6% in primary, 7.5% in secondary, and 3.2% in tertiary education. Bundeena Public School serves the local area, enrolling 171 students as of a specific date. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with ICSEA score of 1069, indicating above-average socio-educational conditions. Secondary options are available in surrounding areas. School places per 100 residents stand at 8.0, below the regional average of 13.8, suggesting some students may attend schools outside Bundeena.

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 are a mix of ferry and bus services. There are two routes operating in total.

They provide 213 weekly passenger trips combined. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 184 meters. Services run approximately 30 times per day 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 very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~1,178 people), compared to 65.7% across Greater Sydney.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, impacting 10.7 and 6.9% of residents respectively. 67.3% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.3% across Greater Sydney. As of the latest data from 2021, 27.1% of Bundeena's population is aged 65 and over (582 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 21.1%. 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 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 predominant religion, comprising 44.8%. Judaism is overrepresented at 0.5%, compared to 0.2% regionally.

Top ancestry groups are English (29.7%), Australian (23.4%), and Irish (12.0%). Welsh (0.9%) Polish (1.2%), and French (0.9%) are notably 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, 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 (16.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (5.0%). This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 9.4%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the proportion of Bundeena's population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 7.2% to 8.9%, while the 65 to 74 age group increased from 14.6% to 16.1%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has decreased from 6.2% to 5.0%, and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 14.3% to 13.2%. By 2041, Bundeena's population is expected to experience significant shifts in its age composition. Notably, the 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 73%, reaching 331 people from a previous count of 191. This demographic aging trend continues as residents aged 65 and older represent 88% of anticipated population growth. Conversely, both the 45 to 54 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to see reductions in their numbers.