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Bundagen

NSW 2454 • New South Wales

96
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
23.63 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
CoastalRuralBushlandPeacefulSemi-Rural

About Bundagen

Bundagen is a small rural locality on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, situated approximately 20 kilometres south of Coffs Harbour within the City of Coffs Harbour local government area. Covering around 23.6 square kilometres, the locality is notable as the home of the Bundagen Co-operative — an intentional community and wildlife sanctuary established in 1981 that has become one of Australia's most enduring land-sharing communities. With a 2021 Census population of 96 residents across 35 dwellings, Bundagen is a close-knit, alternative-lifestyle community bordered on all sides by Bongil Bongil National Park.

The Bundagen Co-operative was founded by local environmentalists concerned about the loss of valuable coastal forest and bushland to tourist development, and the community has since grown into a diverse group of approximately 110 on-site residents living across twelve villages on the property. The community operates independently of mains water, sewerage and electricity, relying instead on rainwater tanks, dams, solar power and composting toilets. Bundagen Head and its adjacent beach fall within Bongil Bongil National Park, and the locality includes areas of world-heritage rainforest. The postcode 2454 connects Bundagen with nearby coastal settlements including Sawtell, and the Pacific Highway provides the main road link to Coffs Harbour to the north.

Bundagen falls under postcode 2454 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Oxley electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2454
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Cowper
State Electorate
Oxley
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-30.46°, 152.84°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
23.63 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Busways Coffs Harbour routes — Coffs Harbour CBD / Sawtell Approx. 30–45 min to Coffs Harbour CBD

Commute to Coffs Harbour CBD

Distance
20 km
By Train
No direct train service; Coffs Harbour station approx. 22 km north
By Car (Peak)
20–30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15–20 min

🛣️ Pacific Highway is the main access route; Sawtell is the nearest town for local shopping

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No shops or services within the locality; Sawtell and Coffs Harbour require a car for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Bundagen by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Bundagen Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bundagen" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
96
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bundagen known for? +

Bundagen is best known as the home of the Bundagen Co-operative, one of Australia's longest-running intentional communities, established in 1981 as a rural land-sharing co-operative and wildlife sanctuary. The community operates off-grid and is surrounded on all sides by Bongil Bongil National Park, including world-heritage rainforest and a coastal headland with beach access.

How far is Bundagen from Coffs Harbour? +

Bundagen is approximately 20 kilometres south of Coffs Harbour CBD, a 20 to 30 minute drive via the Pacific Highway. The nearby town of Sawtell is the closest service centre.

Does Bundagen have public transport? +

Public transport to Bundagen is very limited. The nearest train station is Coffs Harbour on the NSW North Coast Line, approximately 22 kilometres to the north. Busways operates services in the broader Coffs Harbour area, but a private vehicle is the most practical way to access the locality.

What is the population of Bundagen? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bundagen has a population of 96 residents across 35 dwellings. The Bundagen Co-operative hosts approximately 110 on-site residents across twelve villages, making it one of the most densely populated intentional communities in Australia relative to its size.

Is Bundagen a good place to live? +

Bundagen is well-suited to those who value an alternative, off-grid lifestyle in a close-knit community surrounded by coastal national parkland. Membership of the Bundagen Co-operative is currently closed; however, the locality offers an extraordinary natural setting for those already part of the community, with bushland, beach access and a strong ethic of environmental sustainability.

What is the postcode for Bundagen? +

The postcode for Bundagen, New South Wales is 2454.