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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, Bungarribee's estimated population is around 3,192 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 15 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,177. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 3,192 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and one validated new address since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,297 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.0% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Over this period, projections indicate an overall population decline, with the suburb's population expected to reduce by 174 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts like 75 to 84 are projected to grow, led by an increase of 81 people in that group.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Bungarribee recorded approximately 1 residential property approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 7 homes. As of FY-26, 0 approvals have been recorded. The area has experienced population decline, maintaining adequate housing supply relative to demand and creating a balanced market with good buyer choice.

This financial year, $948,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's residential nature. Recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, preserving Bungarribee's suburban identity with family homes suited for buyers seeking space.

The location has approximately 1590 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. With stable or declining population forecasts, Bungarribee may experience less housing pressure, presenting 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 has identified 11 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals Stage 2 Expansion, Blacktown City Council WestInvest Program, LOGOS Eastern Creek Logistics Estate, Landcom Rooty Hill Housing Development. The following list 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 the area is 3.9%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.9% based on AreaSearch data aggregation.

As of September 2025, 1,892 residents are employed with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, below Greater Sydney's rate by 0.3%. Workforce participation is high at 83.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. Census data shows 41.5% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries include health care & social assistance (1.4 times the regional average), retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing.

Professional & technical services have a limited presence at 6.9%, compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by resident population vs working population Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 4.9% while labour force grew by 4.4%, reducing unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and an unemployment rate increase of 0.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 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, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Bungarribee suburb has a median taxpayer income of $76,872 and an average income of $86,591, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is among the highest in Australia, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. By September 2025, current estimates suggest a median income of approximately $83,683 and an average income of $94,263, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family, and personal incomes in Bungarribee rank highly nationally, between the 84th and 96th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 36.2% of the population (1,155 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to the metropolitan region where 30.9% occupy this range. The substantial proportion of high earners (47.7% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout the area. High housing costs consume 17.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 95th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Bungarribee is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Bungarribee, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.0% houses and 1.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% 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, higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Bungarribee was $453, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Bungarribee's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Bungarribee features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 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 account for the remaining 3.9%, with lone person households at 3.0% and group households comprising 1.4%. The median household size is 3.9 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

Educational attainment in Bungarribee exceeds broader benchmarks with 48.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 30.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational pathways account for 21.8% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas making up 10.2% and certificates 11.6%. Educational participation is high, with 39.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 15.6% in primary education, 10.0% in secondary education, and 5.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Bungarribee has 18 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These are served by three routes that together facilitate 547 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is excellent, with residents on average located 176 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards daily. Car remains the primary mode of transport for 85% of residents, while 11% use the train. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.9, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 41.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 78 trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly 30 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Bungarribee's health outcomes show notable results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low, particularly among younger cohorts.

Private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 61% of the total population (1,949 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions were diabetes (5.2%) and asthma (4.9%), while 84.3% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Bungarribee has 7.5% of residents aged 65 and over (239 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors were above average but ranked lower nationally compared to 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 has a population where 57.1% were born overseas, with 70.2% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Bungarribee, with 38.0%. Hinduism is significantly higher here at 35.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 5.2%.

For ancestry, the top groups are Other (32.3%), Indian (27.0%), and Filipino (9.9%), all substantially higher than regional averages of 16.0%, 3.6%, and 2.0% respectively. Notably, Samoan (1.7%) Sri Lankan (0.8%) and Maori (1.1%) groups are also overrepresented compared to regional figures of 0.5%, 0.3%, and 0.4%.

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 percentage of residents aged 5-14 (20.4%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (9.9%). This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is significantly above the national figure of 12.1%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the percentage of Bungarribee's population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 1.3% to 3.3%, while those aged 65 to 74 increased from 3.0% to 4.2%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 10.8% to 9.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic shifts in Bungarribee. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 58%, adding 60 residents to reach a total of 166. This growth is part of an overall trend towards demographic aging, with residents aged 65 and older representing 85% of anticipated population growth. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to experience population declines.