Bundall (Qld)

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According to census analysis and recent physical address verifications performed by Districts, the suburb of Bundall has a population calculated to be approximately 5,105 in May 2026. This represents a gain of 210 residents (4.3%) from the 4,895 individuals counted during the 2021 Census. This growth is calculated from a local population baseline of 5,048 determined via ABS Estimated Resident Population numbers from June 2025 combined with 34 validated new addresses added after the census date. The suburb has a population density of 1,305 persons per square kilometer, a figure that exceeds the national average for locations analyzed by Districts. The main factor driving this population rise has been overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 71.0% of the overall population increases in recent times.

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The local workforce is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent of professional services workers, a low unemployment rate of 2.3%, and a 3.2% rise in employment over the past year based on statistical area figures aggregated by Districts. In March 2026, there were 2,890 working residents. The unemployment rate is 1.6% lower than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%, and the labor participation rate is high at 70.7% compared to 64.3% across Regional Qld. Census data shows that a moderate 19.5% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though this figure may have been affected by pandemic-related lockdowns.

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Postcode-level taxation data from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayers in the suburb of Bundall had a median income of $52,364 and an average income of $86,678. These figures are high by national standards and compare to averages of $53,146 and $66,593 across Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $58,313 for median income and $96,525 for average income. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the area ranked around the 65th percentile nationally. Income distribution data shows that 29.1% of the population (1,485 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is similar to the metropolitan average of 31.7%. High earners are prominent, with 31.4% of the population earning more than $3,000 per week. Housing costs account for 18.2% of income, leaving disposable income at the 59th percentile nationally, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 7th decile for income.

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According to the latest Census, housing types in the suburb of Bundall consisted of 73.7% detached houses and 26.3% other dwellings, such as apartments and semi-detached properties, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options across Regional Qld. Outright home ownership was higher than the Regional Qld average at 35.5%, while the remaining properties were mortgaged (38.0%) or rented (26.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,600, which is higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, and the median weekly rent was $480, compared to $345 in Regional Qld. Locally, mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and median rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.

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Families make up 75.0% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 32.9%, couples without children at 29.3%, and single-parent households at 11.5%. The remaining 25.0% consist of non-family households, with single-person households making up 20.6% and group households accounting for 4.6%. The median household size is 2.6 residents, which is slightly higher than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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The proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in the suburb of Bundall is high compared to regional averages, with 32.8% of those aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 20.6% in Rest of Qld and 25.4% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 23.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 33.2% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (20.4%).

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Public transport services in the suburb of Bundall include 9 active bus stops. These stops are served by 5 distinct routes that manage a total of 938 passenger journeys each week. Local transport accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 530 meters from their nearest transit stop. Commuting patterns reflect the residential nature of the suburb, with private cars being the main transport mode for 92% of working residents. Average vehicle ownership is 1.6 cars per household. A total of 19.5% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health indicators in the suburb of Bundall are positive, with low rates of chronic illness and mortality across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 62% of the population (3,142 individuals) holding cover, compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Bundall shows higher levels of cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 18.8% of the population speaking a language other than English at home and 33.0% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, accounting for 53.8% of the population. Judaism is also represented at 0.5% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld.

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The median age in the suburb of Bundall is 40, which is close to the Regional Qld median of 41 and slightly higher than the national median of 38. The 35 to 44 age cohort represents 15.8% of the local population, whereas the 65 to 74 group accounts for 9.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 rose from 13.4% to 15.8%, while the 45 to 54 group decreased from 15.7% to 14.6%. Demographic projections suggest the age structure will continue to change by 2041, with the 35 to 44 bracket expected to grow by 31% (adding 248 people to reach 1,055 from 806), while the 15 to 24 cohort is projected to see a minor rise of 4%, adding 26 residents.

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Bundall currently has an estimated 245 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 141 children aged 0-2 and 94 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 20% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 31% by 2041 (to approximately 321 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 527. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 7.7 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.