Bunya

An assessment of population growth drivers in Bunya reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Bunya is around 2,110, reflecting an increase of 142 people since the 2021 Census. The ABS ERP estimate for surrounding areas applied to Bunya by AreaSearch in June 2024 was 2,108 residents. This growth equates to a density ratio of 145 persons per square kilometer. Since the census, Bunya's population has grown by 7.2%, slightly lower than the SA3 area's growth rate of 7.4%. Natural growth contributed approximately 51% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data for areas not covered by this data or years post-2032.

Projections indicate Bunya will grow by 152 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 6.2% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates that Bunya has recorded approximately 8 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 44 homes. So far in FY26, 1 approval has been recorded. On average, each dwelling is expected to accommodate 2.2 new residents annually over the past five financial years (FY21-FY25), indicating healthy demand and supporting property values.

New homes are being built at an average construction cost of $510,000. Additionally, $336,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, reflecting the area's residential nature. When compared to Greater Brisbane, Bunya has similar development levels per person, supporting market stability aligned with regional patterns. However, construction activity has recently eased. Recent construction comprises 33.0% standalone homes and 67.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a shift towards higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

This shift is notable as the area's existing housing is currently 100.0% houses, suggesting decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles. The estimated population per dwelling approval in Bunya is 346 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Future projections estimate an addition of 131 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Bunya 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 11 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Hills Quarter Everton Hills, Everton Hills Central, Les Hughes Sporting Complex Netball Clubhouse Upgrade, and Albany Links Estate Stage 5 & 6. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Bunya demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Bunya's workforce is highly educated with significant professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 3.5% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 6.5%.

As of June 2025, 1,319 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.6% lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%. Workforce participation in Bunya is high at 74.4%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Construction employment is particularly strong, with a share 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, health care & social assistance has lower representation at 13.9% versus the regional average of 16.1%. The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.7, indicating above-norm local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 6.5%, while labour force grew by 7.5%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. In Greater Brisbane, employment grew by 4.4% during this period, with a labour force expansion of 4.0%, and a fall in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in Sep-22, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bunya's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% 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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Bunya's median income among taxpayers is $68,258, with an average of $80,954. Nationally, these figures are extremely high. Greater Brisbane's median income is $55,645 and average is $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, current estimates for Bunya would be approximately $77,807 (median) and $92,279 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Bunya rank highly nationally, between the 86th and 99th percentiles. Distribution data indicates that 41.4% of residents earn $4000 or more (873 people), contrasting with the surrounding region where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 33.3%. Higher earners make up a substantial presence in Bunya, with 58.4% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 90.0% of their income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Bunya is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Bunya, as per the latest Census, was 100.0% houses with no other dwellings recorded (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasted with Brisbane metro's 92.2% houses and 7.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bunya stood at 41.0%, with mortgaged properties at 56.9% and rented ones at 2.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, exceeding Brisbane metro's average of $2,080. The median weekly rent figure in Bunya was $650, compared to Brisbane metro's $440. Nationally, Bunya's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 92.7% of all households, including 54.7% couples with children, 32.1% couples without children, and 5.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 7.3%, with lone person households at 5.7% and group households comprising 1.2%. The median household size is 3.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.9.

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

Bunya's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 36.8% hold university qualifications, compared to 24.9% in the SA4 region and 25.7% in Queensland. Bachelor degrees are most common at 25.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 32.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (20.6%).

Educational participation is high, with 31.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.1% in secondary education, 9.4% in primary education, and 5.6% pursuing tertiary education. Schools appear to be located outside Bunya's immediate boundaries, requiring families to access educational facilities in neighboring areas.

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

Bunya has five active public transport stops operating currently. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with two individual routes in total providing 161 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 1718 meters away from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 23 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 32 weekly trips per individual stop.

Bunya's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Bunya demonstrates excellent health outcomes, with a very low prevalence of common conditions across all ages.

Approximately 59% (1,250 people) have private health cover, which is exceptionally high. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 7.4% and asthma impacting 6.6%. Notably, 72.5% report no medical ailments, compared to 69.9% in Greater Brisbane. As of [date], Bunya has 11.9% (251 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Brisbane's 16.2%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are strong and largely consistent with the general population's profile.

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

Bunya's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 84.9% of its population born in Australia, 95.7% being citizens, and 95.2% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion in Bunya is Christianity, practiced by 59.5% of the population, compared to 52.9% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups are English (29.4%), Australian (28.7%), and Irish (10.3%).

Notably, French (0.9%) and South African (1.1%) ethnicities were overrepresented in Bunya compared to the regional averages of 0.5% and 1.0%, respectively, while Welsh ethnicity was slightly higher at 0.8%.

Bunya hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Bunya is 43 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and Australia's national median of 38 years. The age group of 45-54 years shows a strong representation at 19.7% compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 age group is less prevalent at 5.5%. This concentration in the 45-54 age group is well above the national average of 12.1%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75-84 age group has grown from 2.6% to 4.1% of Bunya's population, while the 65-74 cohort has declined from 8.4% to 6.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Bunya. The 55-64 age group is expected to grow by 17%, increasing from 369 to 432 people, while the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups are projected to experience population declines.