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 Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Bungendore is around 5,154, reflecting an increase of 409 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 4,745 in the suburb. This increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 5,056 as of June 2024, which considered the latest ERP data release by the ABS and an additional 280 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 17.3 persons per square kilometer. Bungendore's population growth of 8.6% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (5.2%) and the Rest of NSW, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 46.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and overseas migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch's projections for Bungendore are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Exceptional growth is predicted for the suburb over the period from 2026 to 2041, with an expected increase of 2,266 persons by 2041, reflecting a gain of 42.5% in total population over the 17 years.

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

Bungendore recorded approximately 69 residential properties granted approval each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 345 homes were approved, with an additional 21 approved in FY26 so far. On average, 1.4 new residents arrived per new home over these five years, indicating a balanced supply and demand market that supports stable conditions.

The average construction cost value of new homes was $559,000, suggesting developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments. This year, there have been $69,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Bungendore has 81.0% more building activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and demonstrating strong developer confidence in the area. The new building activity shows 89.0% detached dwellings and 11.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes. With around 45 people per approval, Bungendore reflects a developing area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to gain 2,192 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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 that could impact the area. Notable ones are Bungendore Sports Hub, Gibraltar Street Medical Centre, Turallo Creek Overflow Channel, and Elm Grove Estate. The following details those expected 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 an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 0.7% as of September 2025, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. In this month, 2,958 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 3.2% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation in Bungendore was higher at 77.4%, compared to Rest of NSW's 61.5%. Census responses indicated that 15.0% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors included public administration & safety, construction, and professional & technical services. Public administration & safety had particularly high concentration with employment levels at 3.7 times the regional average.

However, health care & social assistance was under-represented, with only 7.9% of Bungendore's workforce compared to Rest of NSW's 16.9%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, as suggested by the difference between Census working population and resident population counts. Between September 2024 and September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 5.2% alongside a 5.3% decrease in employment, keeping unemployment broadly stable. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw an employment decline of 0.5%, labour force decline of 0.1%, and a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project national employment growth by 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, though these estimates are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not consider localized population projections.

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

The suburb of Bungendore has a median taxpayer income of $71,234 and an average income of $84,808 based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is notably higher than the national figures of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average) for Rest of NSW. Using the Wage Price Index growth rate of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $77,545 (median) and $92,322 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Bungendore rank highly nationally, between the 94th and 96th percentiles. Income analysis shows that 31.1% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, which is consistent with regional trends at 29.9%. A substantial proportion, 48.8%, earn above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity in the suburb. Housing expenses account for 13.7% of income, and residents rank highly for disposable income, placing them in the 96th percentile nationally. 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

Dwelling structure in Bungendore, as evaluated at the Census conducted 9 August 2016, comprised 94.8% houses and 5.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bungendore was at 26.3%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (59.5%) or rented (14.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area, as of June 2021, was $2,383, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $510. Nationally, Bungendore's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, as of March 2022, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375, also as of March 2022.

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

Family households constitute 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%, consisting of 13.9% lone person households and 0.8% group households. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

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

Educational attainment in Bungendore significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 31.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 24.1% in SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Trade and technical skills also feature prominently, with 38.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (14.6%) and certificates (23.7%). 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 are served by 29 individual routes that collectively facilitate 483 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically situated 215 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Bungendore's primarily residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.1 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 15% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 69 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 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 groups.

Approximately 60% of Bungendore's total population (3,113 people) has private health cover, compared to the Rest of NSW's 51.9%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 8.8% and 8.4% of residents respectively. Around 69.9% of Bungendore residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across the Rest of NSW. The under-65 population has better-than-average health outcomes. Only 13.2% of Bungendore's residents are aged 65 and over (680 people), which is lower than the Rest of NSW's 23.4%. Health outcomes among seniors in Bungendore are above average, broadly in line with national rankings for 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 low cultural diversity with 86.8% of residents born in Australia, 93.3% being citizens, and 96.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 50.9%. Judaism, at 0.1%, was similarly represented to Rest of NSW.

Top ancestry groups were Australian (30.7%), English (30.3%), and Irish (9.2%). Welsh (0.7%) and Scottish (9.0%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.5% and 8.0%, respectively, while French (0.6%) was slightly over the NSW average of 0.4%.

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

The median age in Bungendore was 37 years in 2021, which is lower than the Rest of NSW average of 43 and close to the national average of 38. The age profile showed that those aged 35-44 were prominent at 16.4%, while those aged 65-74 were smaller at 7.6%. Between 2021 and the present, the 35-44 age group has increased from 15.4% to 16.4% of the population. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 15.0% to 12.5%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 12.5% to 10.8%. 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 463 people (55%), from 845 to 1,309.