Bungendore
NSW 2621 · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional
4,745 (2021) → 5,216 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional local government area (est. 64,911 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bungendore is a moderate growth suburb in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional, NSW 2621, about 223km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.06M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 81/100, and is about 78km inland. Bungendore has an overall score of 62/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.76%), New Zealand (1.43%), USA (0.8%), Scotland (0.57%), South Africa (0.48%)
Top languages: French (0.42%), Italian (0.34%), Afrikaans (0.25%), German (0.25%), Serbian (0.23%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
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 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1034 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Bungendore Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1045
- Bungendore High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1022
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bungendore
Is Bungendore safe?
Bungendore 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 3,541 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bungendore?
In Bungendore, the median house price is $1.06M. Median weekly house rent is $835.
How far is Bungendore from Sydney CBD?
Bungendore is about 223.5 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Bungendore?
Bungendore has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1034 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bungendore?
Bungendore has a transport score of 81/100, including 2 train stations.