Bungarribee

Population growth drivers in Bungarribee are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population of Bungarribee is around 3,118, a decrease of 59 people since the 2021 Census which reported 3,177 residents. This change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation using latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024) and validation of new addresses. The population density is approximately 1,267 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed about 66% to recent population gains. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for Bungarribee, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections (released in 2022 with a base year of 2021) are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the suburb's population is projected to decrease by 214 persons. However, specific age cohorts like those aged 75 to 84 are expected to grow, with a projected increase of 76 people in this group.

The level of residential development activity in Bungarribee is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Bungarribee has seen around 2 residential properties approved annually over the past 5 financial years ending June 30, totalling an estimated 13 homes. In FY-26 so far, 1 approval has been recorded. The area's population decline has resulted in adequate housing supply relative to demand, creating a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost of $343,000, below the regional average, offering more affordable housing options. Recent construction comprises 50% standalone homes and 50% townhouses or apartments, reflecting reduced development site availability and shifting lifestyle demands. The current housing mix is 99% houses, but the shift towards compact living attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. Bungarribee has approximately 3181 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market.

With stable or declining population forecasts, the area may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified four projects likely affecting the region: Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals Stage 2 Expansion, Blacktown City Council WestInvest Program, LOGOS Eastern Creek Logistics Estate, and Landcom Rooty Hill Housing Development. The following details those most relevant.

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

Bungarribee has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate in June 2025 was 4.2%, matching Greater Sydney's rate.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 6.3%. There are currently 1,914 residents employed. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. Health care & social assistance has notably high concentration with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services have limited presence at 6.9% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 6.3% while labour force grew by 6.4%, causing unemployment to rise slightly to 4.4%. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment rising to 4.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in Sep-22, project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bungarribee's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Bungarribee had a median taxpayer income of $76,872 and an average of $86,591 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on a 12.61% increase since financial year 2022 as per the Wage Price Index, current estimates would be approximately $86,566 (median) and $97,510 (average) by September 2025. In Bungarribee, household, family, and personal incomes ranked highly in Australia, between the 84th and 96th percentiles according to 2021 Census figures. Income brackets showed that 36.2% of the population (1,128 individuals) had incomes ranging from $1,500 to $2,999 per week, reflecting patterns seen in metropolitan regions where 30.9% similarly occupied this range. A substantial proportion of high earners, at 47.7%, indicated strong economic capacity throughout the area. High housing costs consumed 17.7% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 95th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 9th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Bungarribee, as per the latest Census, was 99.0% houses and 1.0% other dwellings. In contrast, Sydney metro had 0.0% houses and 0.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bungarribee stood at 9.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 73.4% and rented ones at 17.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, aligning with Sydney metro's average. The median weekly rent was $453, compared to Sydney metro's figures of $0 for both. Nationally, Bungarribee's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,600 against the Australian average of $1,863. Rents in Bungarribee were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Bungarribee features high concentrations of family households, with a median household size of 3.9 people

Family households constitute 96.1% of all households, including 76.5% couples with children, 9.8% couples without children, and 8.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 3.9%, with lone person households at 3.0% and group households at 1.4%. The median household size is 3.9 people.

Bungarribee demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Bungarribee's educational attainment exceeds national and state averages. 48.8% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common (30.9%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational pathways account for 21.8%, with advanced diplomas at 10.2% and certificates at 11.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 39.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 15.6% in primary, 10.0% in secondary, and 5.7% in tertiary education. Schools are located outside Bungarribee's immediate boundaries, requiring families to access them in neighboring areas.

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

Bungarribee has 14 active public transport stops, all of which are bus routes. These stops are served by three different routes, together offering 609 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 176 meters to the nearest stop.

On average, there are 87 daily trips across all routes, equating to approximately 43 weekly trips per individual stop.

Bungarribee's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Bungarribee's health outcomes data shows low prevalence of common conditions in both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is high at approximately 61% of the total population of 1,904 people, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are diabetes (5.2%) and asthma (4.9%), with 84.3% reporting no medical ailments, contrasting with Greater Sydney's 0%. In Bungarribee, 6.5% of residents are aged 65 or over (202 people). Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in the broader population.

Bungarribee is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Bungarribee, as per the 2016 Census, has a population where 57.1% were born overseas. At home, 70.2% speak a language other than English. Christianity is the predominant religion, practiced by 38.0%.

Hinduism is notably higher in Bungarribee at 35.8%, compared to None% across Greater Sydney. Top ancestry groups include Other (32.3%), Indian (27.0%), and Filipino (9.9%). Some ethnicities show significant representation: Samoan at 1.7% (vs None% regionally), Sri Lankan at 0.8% (vs None%), and Maori at 1.1% (vs None%).

Bungarribee's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Bungarribee has a median age of 33, which is younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bungarribee has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (20.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.1%). This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 12.2%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has increased from 1.3% to 2.7%, while the proportion of those aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 10.8% to 10.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Bungarribee. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 84%, adding 70 residents to reach a total of 155. This growth reflects an ongoing demographic aging trend, with residents aged 65 and older representing 74% of the anticipated population increase. Conversely, the 15 to 24 and 25 to 34 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.