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

The population of the suburb of Bungendore is estimated to be around 5,154 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 409 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,745 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 5,056 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 280 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 17.3 persons per square kilometer. The suburb's growth rate of 8.6% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (5.2%) and the Rest of NSW, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 46.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to expand by 2,326 persons reflecting an increase of 43.2% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Bungendore experienced around 66 dwellings receiving development approval annually over the past five financial years ending FY25. This totals an estimated 333 homes. So far in FY26, recorded approvals are 25. Over the same period, an average of 1.4 new residents arrived per year for each new home.

Current supply and demand appear balanced, with developers targeting the premium market segment at an average dwelling value of $559,000. In FY26, $69,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Rest of NSW, Bungendore records 75% more construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and reflecting robust developer interest. Recent construction comprises 90% detached houses and 10% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes. With around 48 people per dwelling approval, Bungendore shows characteristics of a growth area.

Population forecasts indicate Bungendore will gain 2,228 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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. Nine projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the region. Notable initiatives include Bungendore Sports Hub, Gibraltar Street Medical Centre, Turallo Creek Overflow Channel, and Elm Grove Estate. The following details projects likely to have the most relevance.

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

Bungendore has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. As of December 2025, the unemployment rate is 0.7%. This is based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data.

There are 2,943 residents in work while the unemployment rate is 3.3% below Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is high at 76.1%, compared to Regional NSW's 61.3%. According to Census responses, 15.0% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors are 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. Health care & social assistance is under-represented, with only 7.9% of Bungendore's workforce compared to 16.9% in Regional NSW. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 4.6% while employment declined by 4.6%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced an employment decline of 1.2% and a labour force decline of 0.8%, with a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insights into potential future demand within Bungendore. These projections estimate national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. 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.

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

The suburb of Bungendore had a median taxpayer income of $71,234 and an average income of $84,808 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is among the highest in Australia when compared with Regional NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $77,545 (median) and $92,322 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family, and personal incomes in Bungendore rank highly nationally, between the 94th and 96th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that the predominant cohort spans 31.1% of locals (1,602 people) with incomes ranging from $1,500 to 2,999 per week, 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

In Bungendore, as per the latest Census evaluation, 94.8% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 5.2% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bungendore stood at 26.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 59.5% and rented ones at 14.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,383, above 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 higher at $2,383 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while 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 make up the remaining 14.9%, with lone person households at 13.9% and group households comprising 0.8%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is 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 higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 31.7% have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 24.1% in the SA4 region. This educational 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 in Bungendore, 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 unique routes that facilitate 483 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average located 215 meters from their nearest transport stop. As primarily residential, most commuters travel outward, predominantly by car at a rate of 94%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 2.1 per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 15% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 69 trips daily across all routes, equating to roughly 4 weekly trips per individual 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. The prevalence of common health conditions is low across both younger and older age cohorts.

Approximately 60% of Bungendore's total population (3,113 people) has private health cover, 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. About 69.9% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. The under-65 population in Bungendore has better-than-average health outcomes. The area has 13.6% of residents aged 65 and over (700 people), lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors in Bungendore 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, surveyed in June 2016, had a population with 86.8% born in Australia, 93.3% being citizens, and 96.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 50.9%. Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to Regional NSW's 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.7%), English (30.3%), and Irish (9.2%). Notably, Welsh (0.7% vs regional 0.5%), Scottish (9.0% vs 8.0%), and French (0.6% vs 0.4%) groups were overrepresented in Bungendore.

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

The median age in Bungendore is 37 years, which is lower than the average for Regional NSW at 43 years and close to the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 35-44 are particularly prominent, making up 16.5% of the population, while those aged 65-74 are comparatively smaller at 7.8%. Between 2021 and the present day, the proportion of the population aged 35-44 has grown from 15.4% to 16.5%, while the proportion of those aged 45-54 has declined from 15.0% to 12.7%. Additionally, the proportion of those aged 55-64 has dropped from 12.5% to 10.9%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Bungendore's age structure, with the 35-44 age cohort projected to rise substantially by 466 people (55%), increasing from 850 to 1,317.