Bundeena

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

As of February 2026, the estimated population of Bundeena is around 2,131 people. This figure reflects a growth of 28 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,103 residents. The current population is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 2,113 residents based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional five validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,805 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Bundeena's growth rate of 1.3% since the census places it within 2.7 percentage points of the SA4 region (4.0%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 73.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in the suburb.

AreaSearch uses 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. These projections anticipate future population dynamics, expecting an increase just below the median of national statistical areas to reach 2,285 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 6.4% 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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Bundeena has experienced around 1 dwelling receiving development approval annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 8 homes between FY-21 and FY-25. So far in FY-26, 0 approvals have been recorded.

On average, each home built has led to approximately 11.6 new residents per year over these five financial years. This supply lagging demand typically results in heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $1,339,000, indicating developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bundeena shows substantially reduced construction activity, at 89.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction usually reinforces 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. New construction in Bundeena has been completely comprised of townhouses or apartments over these years, representing a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 97.0% houses.

This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. It may also reflect decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles. At around 870 people per approval, Bundeena shows a mature, established area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Bundeena is forecasted to gain 136 residents through to 2041. 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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AreaSearch assessment positions Bundeena ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Bundeena has a well-educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 2.9% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.4%. As of December 2025, there were 1,094 residents employed, and the unemployment rate was 1.2% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation lagged at 63.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. According to Census responses, 45.1% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The dominant employment sectors were health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Notably, the area had a high concentration in education & training, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

Finance & insurance had limited presence, with only 2.3% of employment compared to the regional average of 7.3%. The predominantly residential area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.4%, and labour force increased by 0.9%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggested that national employment would expand by 6.6% over five years and 14.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bundeena's employment mix indicated local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows Bundeena's median income at $46,648 and average income at $70,525. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from July 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income in Bundeena is approximately $50,781 and average income is $76,774. Census data indicates Bundeena's household, family, and personal incomes cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally. Income distribution shows 30.2% of Bundeena's population (643 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, similar to broader area trends at 30.9%. High housing costs consume 17.5% of income in Bundeena, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 53rd percentile nationally. 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

The dwelling structure in Bundeena, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.8% houses and 3.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% 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, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The 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, and 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 constitute 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 account for 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

In Bundeena, 34.7% of residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, which is higher than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the 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 and above holding such qualifications.

This includes advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (24.1%). Educational participation is high in Bundeena, with 27.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (10.6%), secondary education (7.5%), and tertiary education (3.2%).

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. Transport access is rated excellent with residents typically located 184 meters from the nearest stop. Most commuters travel outward daily due to its residential nature. Car remains the primary mode at 84%, followed by walking at 6% and train at 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, above 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 averages 29 trips per day, equating to approximately 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 excellent results, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Notably, younger cohorts exhibit very low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is approximately 55% (~1,168 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 59.9%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (10.7%) and asthma (6.9%), while 67.3% of residents claim to be completely free from medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Under-65s have better-than-average health outcomes. Bundeena has 28.3% of residents aged 65 and over (603 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but 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 the wider region, with 76.8% born in Australia, 89.5% being citizens, and 92.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion at 44.8%. Judaism is overrepresented at 0.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 0.8%.

For ancestry, English (29.7%), Australian (23.4%), and Irish (12.0%) are notably higher than regional averages of 19.0%, 17.8%, and 6.1% respectively. Other overrepresented groups include Welsh at 0.9%, Polish at 1.2%, and French at 0.9%.

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 (16.4%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (4.9%). This 65-74 concentration is notably higher than the national figure of 9.5%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 7.2% to 9.6%, while the 65 to 74 cohort has risen from 14.6% to 16.4%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 14.3% to 13.0%, and the 25 to 34 group has fallen from 6.2% to 4.9%. By 2041, Bundeena's age composition is expected to shift significantly. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 54% (110 people), reaching 315 from 204. This demographic aging trend continues as residents aged 65 and older represent 89% of the anticipated growth. Conversely, both the 25 to 34 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.