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Bundamba QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bundamba, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Bundamba QLD is 6,542 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bundamba is $702 per week ($36,504 per year). Median rent in Bundamba is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Bundamba has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Bundamba has a population density of 597.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bundamba is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bundamba is $1,300.

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Bundamba Population

residents (Census 2021)

Median Income

$702/wk

$36,504/yr

Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300/mo

Median Age

35yrs

National: 38

Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Household size: —

Bundamba Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Weekly Income

$702/wk

$36,504 per year

#5454 of 14,663

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Median Weekly Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

35years

3 years younger than national median

🏡

Housing

$1,300/mo mortgage

Avg household size: —

Bundamba Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (3,242) Female 50.4% (3,297)

Population Density

597.1

people per km²

6,542 people · 11.0 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$1,643

Family income/wk

Bundamba Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bundamba Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

42.3% 586 dwellings

🏦

Owned with mortgage

57.7% 800 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bundamba Country of Birth

Australia

94.9%

England

2.8%

India

0.6%

Germany

0.4%

Brazil

0.3%

China

0.3%

Fiji

0.2%

Indonesia

0.2%

Afghanistan

0.1%

Hong Kong

0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Bundamba Religion

No Religion

50.7%

Catholic

16.5%

Not stated

10.4%

Anglican

10.1%

Uniting Church

4.3%

Christian (other)

4.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.3%

Baptist

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bundamba Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Bundamba Languages Spoken at Home

Other

40.2%

Samoan

23.5%

SAL Tot

7.8%

Mandarin

7.4%

Spanish

6.4%

Portuguese

4.9%

SAL Tagalog

4.9%

Vietnamese

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Bundamba Employment

💼

Employed full-time

36.5% 1,670 people

⏰

Employed part-time

19.0% 870 people

🔍

Unemployed

5.2% 240 people

🏠

Not in labour force

39.2% 1,792 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Bundamba Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.1%

Bachelor Degree

17.8%

Certificate I/II

5.5%

Postgraduate Degree

3.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Bundamba Occupation

Professionals

18.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.2%

Community & Personal Service

16.9%

Clerical & Administrative

13.7%

Managers

9.6%

Labourers

8.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.6%

Sales Workers

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Bundamba Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.3%

Society & Culture

19.0%

Engineering

16.7%

Health

9.9%

Education

8.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.7%

Architecture & Building

7.0%

Information Technology

3.5%

Creative Arts

3.2%

Agriculture & Environment

2.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Bundamba Dwelling Types

Separate house

85.6%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

10.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bundamba Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.8%

$1-$149/wk

0.3%

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$300-$399/wk

2.6%

$400-$499/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.4%

$650-$799/wk

8.1%

$800-$999/wk

9.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.1%

$4,000+/wk

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bundamba Marital Status

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Married

35.6% 1,854

↔️

Separated

5.4% 284

📋

Divorced

10.7% 557

🕊️

Widowed

4.6% 240

👤

Never married

43.7% 2,278

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bundamba Ancestry

English

29.9%

Australian

29.1%

Scottish

8.0%

Irish

7.8%

Other

6.2%

German

6.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.5%

Samoan

2.3%

Italian

1.4%

Dutch

1.3%

Maori

1.2%

Chinese

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bundamba School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.1%

Secondary — Government

23.9%

Vocational Education

13.7%

Primary — Catholic

8.3%

Pre-school

8.1%

Secondary — Catholic

6.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Bundamba Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.7% 1,063

✅

No need for assistance

91.3% 11,113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Bundamba Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

11.1% 540

—

Not a volunteer

88.9% 4,312

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bundamba Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.1%

$300-$449/mo

2.3%

$450-$599/mo

0.8%

$600-$799/mo

4.4%

$800-$999/mo

9.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

37.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

27.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

11.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

1.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bundamba How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.4%

Did not go to work

12.9%

Car (passenger)

6.1%

Train

3.2%

Truck

1.1%

Walked only

1.0%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.9%

Other

0.6%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.4%

Bus

0.4%

Bicycle

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Bundamba Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.6%

1 vehicle

38.6%

2 vehicles

35.4%

3 vehicles

12.7%

4+ vehicles

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Bundamba Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.2%

2 bedrooms

12.0%

3 bedrooms

56.2%

4 bedrooms

23.1%

5 bedrooms

4.4%

6+ bedrooms

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Bundamba Population Mobility

18.5%

moved in the last year

46.4%

moved in the last 5 years

7.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bundamba Indigenous Population

7.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

928

Indigenous residents

11,362

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bundamba Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

929

Asthma

342

Arthritis

287

Diabetes

202

Lung condition

180

Heart disease

170

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Bundamba Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.0%

$1-$149/wk

3.1%

$150-$299/wk

6.4%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

5.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

10.6%

$800-$999/wk

14.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.4%

$3,500+/wk

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bundamba Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.5%

Couple — no children

25.4%

One parent — children under 15

15.8%

Couple — no children under 15

13.5%

One parent — no children under 15

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bundamba Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.2% 8

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 10

🏅

Previously served

4.1% 202

👤

Never served

95.5% 4,648

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bundamba Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.6% 702

—

Did not provide

85.4% 4,119

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bundamba Children Ever Born

No children

33.8%

1 child

13.5%

2 children

22.9%

3 children

17.5%

4 children

8.0%

5+ children

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Bundamba When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

100

1981–1990

121

1991–2000

143

2001–2010

266

2011–2015

137

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Bundamba Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.3%

5–14 hours

28.5%

15–29 hours

12.5%

30+ hours

9.6%

Did not do domestic work

29.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Bundamba Household Size

1 person

27.4%

2 persons

34.0%

3 persons

15.8%

4 persons

12.6%

5 persons

6.3%

6+ persons

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bundamba Where Residents Moved From

Same address

4,886

Moved from QLD

846

Moved — same area (SA2)

133

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from NT

Moved from SA

Moved from WA

Moved from TAS

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Bundamba Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

74.2%

Step family — no other children

14.5%

Blended family — no other children

6.8%

Intact family — other children present

2.3%

Other couple — children only

1.1%

Step family — other children present

0.6%

Blended family — other children present

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bundamba Schools

schools nearby

government

944

avg ICSEA score

3,866

total students

Sacred Heart School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 548 students

1022

ICSEA

St Peter Claver College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,103 students

1013

ICSEA

Claremont Special School Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 199 students

964

ICSEA

Silkstone State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 675 students

937

ICSEA

Bundamba State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 374 students

897

ICSEA

Bundamba State Secondary College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 794 students

896

ICSEA

Y Schools Queensland - Ipswich Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 173 students

880

ICSEA

Queensland Pathways State College - Bundamba Campus Government

Secondary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Bundamba Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,383/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Bundamba

Your weekly income

≈ $5,993/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,083/wk

Rent share 21.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Dalby

Income: $753/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $40/wk

Berserker

Income: $676/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $40/wk

Koongal

Income: $716/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $40/wk

Vincent

Income: $724/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $20/wk

Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld)

Income: $688/wk Rent: $289/wk Save: $11/wk

Gailes

Income: $571/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $10/wk

Stuart (Qld)

Income: $702/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $50/wk

West Rockhampton

Income: $724/wk Rent: $258/wk Save: $42/wk

Bundamba vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Currumbin Waters

Pop: 9,797 Income: $743/wk Rent: $468/wk

Kippa-Ring

Pop: 9,745 Income: $625/wk Rent: $350/wk

Springwood (Qld)

Pop: 9,710 Income: $791/wk Rent: $380/wk

Fortitude Valley

Pop: 9,708 Income: $1,061/wk Rent: $400/wk

Raceview

Pop: 9,699 Income: $728/wk Rent: $315/wk

Kangaroo Point (Qld)

Pop: 9,689 Income: $1,172/wk Rent: $450/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bundamba

What is the population of Bundamba QLD?

The population of Bundamba QLD is 6,542 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 597.1 people per km².Bundamba is ranked #1,173 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bundamba?

The median personal income in Bundamba QLD is $702 per week, or $36,504 per year.The median household income is $1,383 per week.Family income is $1,643 per week.Bundamba is ranked #5,454 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bundamba?

Median rent in Bundamba QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 21.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bundamba ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bundamba?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bundamba QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bundamba?

The median age in Bundamba QLD is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bundamba a good suburb to live in?

Bundamba is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 6,542.The median income is $702/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30426. All dollar figures in AUD.