Bundeena
NSW 2230 · Sutherland Shire
2,103 (2021) → 2,195 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Sutherland Shire local government area (est. 239,883 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bundeena is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2230, about 24km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.30M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 59/100, and is right by the coast. Bundeena has an overall score of 59/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2230 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (6.66%), New Zealand (2.43%), USA (1.14%), Ireland (0.95%), Scotland (0.9%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.76%), Greek (0.71%), French (0.52%), German (0.52%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.48%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1074 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Bundeena Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1067
Nearby (within 10km)
- Cronulla South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1093
- St Aloysius Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1123
- St Aloysius College CronullaSecondary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1089
- Cronulla Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1064
- Lilli Pilli Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1113
- St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.8kmICSEA 1124
- Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College BurraneerSecondary · Catholic · 3.8kmICSEA 1086
- Burraneer Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1101
- Caringbah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1088
- Woolooware Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1086
- Cronulla High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1050
- Woolooware High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1063
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bundeena
Is Bundeena safe?
Bundeena has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,474 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bundeena?
In Bundeena, the median house price is $1.30M. Median weekly house rent is $1,175.
How far is Bundeena from Sydney CBD?
Bundeena is about 24.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 84 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bundeena?
Bundeena has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1067 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bundeena?
Bundeena has a transport score of 59/100 and 16 bus stops.