Bunya (Qld)

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According to investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside updated address registries verified by Districts after the Census, the suburb of Bunya has a resident count projected at approximately 2,096 in May 2026. This indicates a rise of 128 people (6.5%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,968 people. The shift is calculated from a resident base of 2,090, projected by Districts after examining the latest ABS ERP figures from June 2025 and incorporating 29 validated new addresses following the Census. This population level translates to a density of 144 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density with potential capacity for future housing expansion. The 6.5% expansion rate in the suburb of Bunya since the Census is within 2.8 percentage points of the nationwide figure of 9.3%, showing competitive growth trends. Demographic expansion in this locality was mostly driven by natural increase, which made up about 51.0% of total population growth over recent periods.

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The local workforce is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent of professionals, an unemployment rate of just 3.3%, and consistent employment patterns over the previous year, according to Districts regional data. In March 2026, there were 1,303 employed locals. The local unemployment rate sits 1.1% below the Greater Brisbane figure of 4.3%, while workforce participation is exceptionally high at 78.5% compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 70.4%. Census figures indicate that a substantial 28.2% of employed residents worked from home, though this may reflect temporary pandemic restrictions.

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According to the latest ATO postcode statistics published for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in Bunya earn a median income of $68,259 and an average income of $80,957. These levels are exceptionally high on a national scale, comparing to a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 across Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current income estimates are modeled at approximately $76,013 for the median and $90,154 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals that personal, family, and household incomes in Bunya are positioned in the upper brackets, ranking between the 86th and 99th percentiles nationwide. Income distribution statistics show the highest concentration is in the $4000+ weekly bracket with 41.4% of residents ( people), whereas the wider region is led by the - bracket at . High earners are highly represented, with of the population earning more than weekly, indicating strong local purchasing power. Residents retain of their earnings after meeting housing costs, showing substantial disposable income, and the suburb ranks in the th decile of the SEIFA index for income.

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Residential structures in Bunya at the time of the latest Census consisted of 100.0% standalone houses and no other housing types, such as apartments or townhouses, compared to the Brisbane metropolitan split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership was exceptionally high at 41.0%, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (56.9%) or rented (2.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,500 was significantly higher than the Brisbane metropolitan median of $1,863, and the median weekly rent was $650 compared to the metropolitan average of $380. Locally, mortgage repayments are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, while rent prices sit well above the national median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 92.7%, consisting of couples with children at 54.7%, couples without children at 32.1%, and single-parent households at 5.2%. Non-family households represent the remaining 7.3%, with single-person households accounting for 5.7% and group households making up 1.2%. The median household size of 3.3 people is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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Educational outcomes in Bunya track well ahead of regional and state averages, with 36.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 24.9% in the SA4 region and 25.7% across QLD. This educational profile positions the workforce well for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 25.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Technical and vocational skills are also well represented, with 32.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (20.6%).

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Public transport services in Bunya consist of 4 active bus stops. These stops are served by 2 distinct routes, which combine to support 161 passenger trips each week. Transport access is ranked as low, with residents living an average of 1718 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, leading most workers to travel out of the area, with private cars representing the main transport mode at 90% and trains at 7%. Households own an average of 2.6 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A significant 28.2% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.

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Health indicators show favorable outcomes across Bunya, based on an Districts study of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, which revealed low rates of common health conditions across all ages. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, with approximately 59% of the population (1,242 people) holding cover, compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane.

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The local population displays below-average levels of cultural diversity, with 84.9% of residents born in Australia, 95.7% holding citizenship, and 95.2% using only English at home. The main religious affiliation is Christianity, accounting for 59.5% of the local population, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane.

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The median age of Bunya's residents is 43 years, which is higher than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and the Australian average of 38 years. The 45 - 54 age bracket represents 19.6% of the population, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort makes up only 5.3%. This share of residents aged 45 - 54 is higher than the national average of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 2.6% to 4.0%, while the 65 to 74 group has decreased from 8.4% to 7.1%. Long-term forecasts for 2041 suggest changing age demographics, with the to cohort projected to grow by ( people) to reach up from . Conversely, the to and to age brackets are expected to shrink.

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Bunya currently has an estimated 81 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 73 children aged 0-2 and 49 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 4% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 78 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 225. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.1 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.