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 AreaSearch's analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of May 2026, the estimated population of Bungarribee is around 3,561. This reflects an increase of 384 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,177. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and validation of two new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,447 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Bungarribee's growth of 12.1% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state (7.1%) and Greater Sydney averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in the suburb.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to this methodology, projections indicate a decline in overall population of 16 persons by 2041. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 75 to 84 age group, projected to grow by 112 people.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Bungarribee recorded around 1 residential property approval each year over the past five financial years ending June 2025. This totals an estimated 7 homes. As of FY-26, no approvals have been recorded yet. On average, approximately 19.9 new residents per year were associated with every home built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand significantly exceeds supply.

Commercial development approvals totaled $948,000 in FY-26, reflecting the area's residential nature. Recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, maintaining Bungarribee's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes.

The location has approximately 1594 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an established market. With stable or declining population forecasts, Bungarribee may experience reduced housing pressure in the future, potentially creating favourable conditions for buyers.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects likely to impact this region. Notable projects are LOGOS Eastern Creek Logistics Estate, Landcom Rooty Hill Housing Development, Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport, and Antares Estate. 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 is 4.0%, lower than the national average. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.8%.

As of December 2025, 2,091 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, 0.2% below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation is high at 85.0%. Home workership stands at 41.5%, influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing.

Health care & social assistance has a notable concentration with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Professional & technical services have limited presence at 6.9%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data. Over December 2025, employment increased by 5.8% while labour force grew by 5.3%, reducing unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. Greater Sydney recorded lower employment growth of 2.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia projects national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, with industry-specific projections suggesting local employment should increase by 6.9% and 14.3% respectively in Bungarribee.

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

The suburb of Bungarribee has a median taxpayer income of $76,872 and an average income of $86,591, based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This places Bungarribee among the highest income suburbs in Australia, compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. By March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $84,805 (median) and $95,527 (average), accounting for a 10.32% growth in wages since the financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Bungarribee rank highly nationally, between the 84th and 96th percentiles. Income brackets show that 36.2% of Bungarribee's population (1,289 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to the metropolitan region where 30.9% occupy this range. A substantial proportion of high earners (47.7% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity in the area. High housing costs consume 17.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 95th percentile nationally. The suburb'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

Bungarribee's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.0% houses and 1.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 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, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Weekly rent median in Bungarribee was $453, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Bungarribee's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $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 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 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

Bungarribee's educational attainment exceeds national 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.

Educational participation is notably 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

The analysis of public transport in Bungarribee indicates that there are currently 18 operational transport stops serving the area. These stops are primarily used by buses, with services provided by three different routes. The total number of weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes is 547. The accessibility of transport in the area is considered excellent, with residents living an average of 176 meters from their nearest transport stop. Given that Bungarribee is predominantly residential, most commuting occurs outward from the area. The dominant mode of transport for residents is the car at 85%, while train usage stands at 11%.

On average, there are 1.9 vehicles per dwelling in the area, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a significant proportion of residents work from home, with this figure standing at 41.5% and potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 78 trips per day, equating 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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results for Bungarribee, with AreaSearch's assessment indicating low mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, particularly among younger cohorts who have a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high in the area, at approximately 61% of the total population (2,175 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are diabetes and asthma, affecting 5.2 and 4.9% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 84.3%, report being completely free of medical ailments, higher than the Greater Sydney average of 74.6%. Bungarribee has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 6.5% (231 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.5%. While health outcomes among seniors in Bungarribee are above average, they rank lower nationally than 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 one of the highest percentages of overseas-born residents, with 57.1%. Most residents speak a language other than English at home, totaling 70.2%. Christianity is the dominant religion in Bungarribee, comprising 38.0% of its population.

Hinduism is notably overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney's average, making up 35.8% of Bungarribee's population. The top three ancestry groups are Other at 32.3%, Indian at 27.0%, and Filipino at 9.9%. These percentages exceed the regional averages significantly. Notable ethnic group divergences include Samoan (1.7%), Sri Lankan (0.8%), and Maori (1.1%).

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

Bungarribee's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bungarribee has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (22.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (9.9%). This concentration of residents aged 35-44 is significantly higher than the national average of 14.3%. Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 increased from 1.3% to 2.8%, while the proportion of residents aged 5 to 14 decreased from 20.8% to 19.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes in Bungarribee. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 103%, adding 102 residents to reach a total of 202. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 71% of the population growth, reflecting the trend of demographic aging. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 age groups.