Bungendore

Bungendore lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Bungendore is around 5,317, reflecting a growth of 572 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 12.1% rise from the previous population count of 4,745. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 5,296 following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2025 and an additional 281 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 17.9 persons per square kilometer. Bungendore's growth exceeded that of its SA4 region (4.5%) and Rest of NSW, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 46.0% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, 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. According to demographic trends, the suburb is predicted to experience exceptional growth, placing it in the top 10 percent of regional areas across the nation. By 2041, the area is expected to expand by 2,484 persons, reflecting an increase of 46.3% over the 16-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Bungendore among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates that Bungendore has experienced around 66 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years up to FY25, totalling an estimated 333 homes. In FY26 so far, 31 approvals have been recorded. This results in approximately 47 people per dwelling approval and an average of 1.6 people moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past five financial years, indicating a stable market balance that has eased to 1.1 people per dwelling over the past two financial years. Development projects average $559,000 in construction value, reflecting a focus on the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Commercial approvals this financial year total $69,000, suggesting a predominantly residential focus.

Compared to Rest of NSW, Bungendore records 73.0% more construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and indicating robust developer interest in the area. Recent construction comprises 90.0% detached houses and 10.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. Population forecasts indicate Bungendore will gain 2,463 residents through to 2041, with current development appearing well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Population forecasts indicate Bungendore will gain 2,463 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Bungendore has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are Bungendore Sports Hub, Gibraltar Street Medical Centre, Turallo Creek Overflow Channel, and Elm Grove Estate. The following details projects expected to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Bungendore performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Bungendore has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, as per AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of December 2025, there are 3,022 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, below Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Bungendore is high at 74.1% compared to Regional NSW's 60.5%. According to Census responses, 15.0% of residents work from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Dominant employment sectors include public administration & safety, construction, and professional & technical services. Public administration & safety has a notable concentration with employment levels at 3.7 times the regional average.

However, health care & social assistance is under-represented, with only 7.9% of Bungendore's workforce compared to 16.9% in Regional NSW. The area may have limited local employment opportunities based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. From December 2024 to December 2025, the labour force decreased by 4.1%, and employment declined by 4.1%, with unemployment remaining largely unchanged. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 1.2% employment decline and 0.8% labour force decline, with a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bungendore's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The suburb of Bungendore shows a median taxpayer income of $71,234 and an average of $84,008 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is among the highest in Australia, contrasting with Regional NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $78,585 (median) and $93,560 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Bungendore, between the 94th and 96th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 31.1% of locals (1,653 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 29.9% similarly occupy this range. The locality demonstrates considerable affluence with 48.8% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 13.7% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 96th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

Bungendore's dwellings, as per the latest Census, comprised 94.8% houses and 5.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bungendore was 26.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 59.5% and rented ones at 14.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,383, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Bungendore was $510, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Bungendore's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,383 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 85.1% of all households, including 45.2% couples with children, 31.8% couples without children, and 7.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 14.9%, with lone person households at 13.9% and group households making up 0.8%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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

Bungendore's educational attainment is notably high, with 31.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in the rest of NSW and 24.1% in the SA4 region. This advantage is reflected in the prevalence of bachelor degrees (17.7%), postgraduate qualifications (10.0%), and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 38.3% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (14.6%) and certificates (23.7%). Educational participation is high, with 31.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 12.2% in primary, 8.0% in secondary, and 4.4% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.2% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 4.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Bungendore has 100 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 29 individual routes, collectively providing 483 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 215 meters from the nearest stop. Most commuting in this primarily residential area is outward-bound, with car being the dominant mode at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.1 per dwelling, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 15% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 69 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 4 weekly trips per stop.

The level of general health in Bungendore is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Bungendore shows better-than-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with low prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (3,211 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 8.8 and 8.4% of residents respectively. 69.9% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. The under-65 population demonstrates better-than-average health outcomes. The area has 14.1% of residents aged 65 and over (749 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Bungendore is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Bungendore's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 86.8% of its population born in Australia, 93.3% being citizens, and 96.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Bungendore, making up 50.9% of people there, as per data from June 2016. Judaism showed an overrepresentation, comprising 0.1% of Bungendore's population compared to Regional NSW's 0.1%.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were Australian (30.7%), English (30.3%), and Irish (9.2%). Notable divergences included Welsh being overrepresented at 0.7%, Scottish at 9.0%, and French at 0.6%.

Bungendore's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Bungendore is 37 years, which is lower than Regional NSW's average of 43 and close to the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 35-44 are prominent at 16.2%, while the 65-74 group is smaller at 7.9%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 3.5% to 4.6%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 15.0% to 13.0%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 12.5% to 11.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Bungendore's age structure, with the 35-44 age cohort projected to rise substantially by 493 people (57%), from 861 to 1,355.