Bundoora VIC 3083
Bundoora is a suburb in Victoria, 17 km from Melbourne CBD, around 33 minutes by car. Population is 28,068; the median age is 38 and the median household income is $86,736 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 40% nationally. Population fell 2.0% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $381 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $2,000. The area shows high crime risk. Of 7 schools within the suburb boundary, 2 rank above the state average, and walkability is high.
Is Bundoora a good suburb?
Bundoora scores a B (57/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on transit and community, weaker on safety.
Mixed results
7 schools · 2 above peer schools
Very walkable
Walkability 95/100 · 17.2 km · 33 min drive to Melbourne
Around the state median
Median $875K
High crime risk
Fire 56/100 · Crime 77/100 · Flood 42/100
Advantaged
SEIFA decile 7/10 · median age 38 · 28,068 residents
Liveability Rating
57 / 100 · Ranked #314 in VICEach bar is Bundoora's rank among VIC suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better).
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Our score
57 / 100
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Median House Price
Public listings dataBundoora's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $875,000, about 2% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$875,000
In line with its 11 neighbours (median $865,000)
Based on 511 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 24 days — median across 316 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 23 sales $535K
- 3 bed 314 sales $850K
- 4 bed 136 sales $1M
- 5 bed 28 sales $1.02M
Units
$432,750
26% below its 9 neighbours (median $588,750)
Based on 210 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 30 days — median across 123 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 1 bed 58 sales $340K
- 2 bed 132 sales $450K
- 3 bed 15 sales $640K
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Bundoora are currently listed at around $820,000 on average. Based on 224 houses listed in the past six months.
Houses
$820K
224 houses listed in the last 6 months.
Units
$450K
53 units listed in the last 6 months.
277 of the suburb's 10,014 dwellings (2.8%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Bundoora rent for around $600 a week on average, based on 117 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
Houses
$600/wk
8% below its 8 neighbours (median $650/wk)
117 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
Units
$460/wk
8% below its 7 neighbours (median $500/wk)
44 units advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
161 rentals advertised against an estimated 2,864 rented homes (5.6%) in the last 6 months.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025121 Acceptable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 25% of its income on the median rent in postcode 3083.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$600/week ($31,000 a year) on a $820,000 median
$460/week ($24,000 a year) on a $450,000 median
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Short-Stay Rentals
40 active Airbnb listings: 15 whole homes and 25 rooms. Whole homes are about 0.1% of the suburb's homes.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months. The share is against private dwellings at the 2021 Census.
Is Bundoora safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Bundoora sits in the high band, with 2,166 incidents recorded in 2026 — down roughly 16% on the prior year.
2,166 offences
16.0% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–202566 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Seven schools serve Bundoora, and results are mixed — some outperforming peer-suburb schools, some below. Northside Christian College and St Damian's School lead the pack.
- • 4,369 students across 7 schools (avg 624)
- • Sectors: 4 Government, 2 Catholic, 1 Independent
- • ICSEA 992-1102, median 1063 (above the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: Parade College (1,968 students)
Primary
Secondary
Combined
Universities nearby
- 0.0 kmMelbourne (Bundoora) CampusLa Trobe University · 223 courses
- 0.0 kmBundoora Campus, Plenty Road, Bundoora Vic 3083Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology · 111 courses
5.4% of residents here are full-time university students aged 15–24.
Distance is measured to the suburb centre. A campus nearby does not by itself mean a student rental market — most suburbs within a few kilometres of one have a student share close to the national norm, and the figure above is what tells them apart.
Walkability
Bundoora is exceptionally walkable on foot — at 95/100, daily errands don't require a car at all. Within the suburb there are 8 supermarkets, 75 parks and 46 cafes to anchor that walking radius.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Bundoora.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 638.5 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 567.9 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 377.8 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 0 min
- Span of service
- 21.1 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Bundoora.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 56%
- Premises covered
- 12,524
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Banyule: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 65 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 9 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this suburb rank well above the average and parts well below it.
Bundoora is home to about 28,100 residents, with a median age of 38, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $87,000 a year, with unemployment at 6.6%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
28,068
Median Age
38
Median Household Income
$86,736/yr
Census Median Rent
$381/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg Household Size
2.6
Median Personal Income
$35,880/yr
Unemployment Rate
6.6%
Unoccupied Dwellings
10.7%
Total Dwellings
10,014
Owner-Occupier Rate
71.4%
Houses
76.1%
Rental Stress
22.8%
Mortgage Stress
27.7%
Work From Home
26.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
127 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 51 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 2,760 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 57.8%
- English Spoken at Home
- 53.5%
- Employment Rate
- 56.8%
- Completed Year 12
- 53.6%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
2,207 residents (7.9%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 26,723 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
14% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (1,939 of 13,656).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,787 a year through Banyule based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Residential 43%
- Infrastructure and transport 23%
- Parks and recreation 23%
- Other and special use 7%
- Industrial 3%
- Zones under 1% 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Banyule
In the year to August 2026, 722 new dwellings were approved across Banyule. That mix is 246 houses and 476 units. Approvals are down 75.1% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this suburb: 543 homes
- Apartment and townhouse projects under construction 52 homes
- Projects firmly planned 91 homes
- Projects likely to go ahead 253 homes
- Projects possible in the longer term 147 homes
From the Victorian Government's Urban Development Program: growth-area land and approved lots (metropolitan 2025, regional June 2024) and projects of 10 or more homes in Melbourne (2025), by stage. Lots and homes are counted as published; a lot usually becomes one home.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Registered Aboriginal Party for this area is Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation (appointed 2008).
Registered Aboriginal Parties are appointed by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal cultural heritage for their area. They are the body to contact about cultural heritage here.
Air Quality
CLEANPM2.5 averaged 3.9 µg/m³ in 2025 — below the WHO 2021 annual guideline (5 µg/m³).
From the Macleod monitoring station, 2.7 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Essendon Airport, 13.8 kmModerate rainfall — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 102 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 19.3 km
- Near high-voltage lines
- 5.1% of addresses
- 710 within 100 m of an overhead line of 110 kV or more
- Annual rainfall
- 534 mm
- 85 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 26.7°C
- 13 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 6.5°C
- 2 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
8 facilities within 5 km- 1.8 kmCheese and Other Dairy Product ManufacturingTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Total Volatile Organic Compounds
- 2.3 kmPolymer Film and Sheet Packaging Material ManufacturingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Ethanol · Ethyl acetate
- 2.4 kmHigher EducationTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Particulate Matter ≤2.5 µm (PM2.5)
- 3.1 kmPoultry ProcessingTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Particulate Matter ≤2.5 µm (PM2.5)
- 3.9 km
EV adoption
In postcode 3083, 242 of 23,060 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 3.2% (732 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 4.2%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3083, 3,434 rooftop-solar systems totalling 20.4 MW have been installed since 2001, against 12,562 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 219 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
The separate First Home Buyer Duty Reduction (stamp-duty concession) runs alongside this grant.
7 first-home grants were paid in postcode 3083 in 2025-26, rank 108 of 298 Victorian postcodes. The most was 283, in 2001-02.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Mortgage repayments
26 mortgage brokers are registered in this suburb, 29 across postcode 3083.
Land transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with State Revenue Office Victoria
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with State Revenue Office Victoria.
At $875,000 this is $125,000 above the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with State Revenue Office Victoria.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-26 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Kate Thwaites Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kate Thwaites | 62.9% | 37.1% | +0.7 |
| 2022 | Kate Thwaites | 62.4% | 37.6% | -6.5 |
| 2019 | Kate Thwaites | 56.6% | 43.4% | -1.0 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Colin Brooks Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Colin Brooks ALP | 50.4% | 62.7% | 37.3% |
| 2018 | Colin Brooks ALP | 56.2% | 67.4% | 32.6% |
| 2014 | Colin Brooks ALP | 52.6% | 62.2% | 37.8% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
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Common questions about Bundoora
Is Bundoora a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Bundoora is high (77/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Bundoora?
Bundoora has a moderate recorded bushfire history (56/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). Flood overlays cover a moderate share of it (42/100). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Bundoora a good place to live?
Bundoora has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of B (57/100), ranked against other VIC suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Bundoora?
Bundoora, VIC had a population of 28,068 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Bundoora, VIC?
The postcode for Bundoora, VIC is 3083.
How far is Bundoora from Melbourne?
Bundoora is 17 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 33 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Bundoora?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Bundoora was $86,736 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Bundoora?
The median advertised rent in Bundoora is $600 a week for houses (117 listings) and $460 a week for units (44 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Bundoora?
The median age of residents in Bundoora was 38 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Bundoora at risk of bushfire?
Bundoora has a moderate recorded bushfire history (56/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the suburb relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Bundoora?
There are 7 schools inside the Bundoora boundary: 2 above, 3 at, and 1 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Bundoora walkable?
Bundoora scores 95/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it exceptionally walkable. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in Bundoora?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Bundoora (Macleod) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 3.9 µg/m³. That puts Bundoora below the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Bundoora?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Bundoora, Essendon Airport (13.8 km away), summer days average 26.7°C, winter nights 6.5°C, 534 mm of rain a year over 85 rainy days, and 13 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Bundoora?
First-home buyers in VIC may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by State Revenue Office Victoria; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Bundoora belong to?
Bundoora sits within the Banyule local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Bundoora?
The average residential rates bill through Banyule is $1,787 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Bundoora?
Across Banyule, 722 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 75.1% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Bundoora in?
Bundoora sits within the federal Division of Jagajaga, currently held by Kate Thwaites (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2022
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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