Bundall

QLD 4217 • Rest of QLD

4,895
Population (2021)
$46,904
Median Income
3.92 km²
Area
$480/wk
Median Rent
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About Bundall

Bundall is an inner suburb of the Gold Coast, Queensland, located just 3 kilometres west of Surfers Paradise. With a population of approximately 4,900, the suburb has a median age of 41 and a mix of families and professionals. Predominantly Anglo-Australian with English, Australian and Irish heritage, Bundall also has a notable Chinese and New Zealand-born community. It serves as one of the Gold Coast's key commercial and administrative centres.

Bundall is home to the Gold Coast Turf Club, HOTA (Home of the Arts) cultural precinct, and the Bundall corporate park which houses many of the city's major businesses. The suburb sits along the Nerang River, offering scenic riverside parklands and walking paths. Local amenities include quality dining, childcare centres, and proximity to Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. Families appreciate the blend of suburban living with urban convenience, while professionals enjoy the short commute to Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.

Bundall falls under postcode 4217 and is governed by Gold Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Surfers Paradise electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4217
Urban Area
Gold Coast
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.01°, 153.41°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
3.92 km²
Elevation
4m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Gold Coast University Hospital
3.5 km
42 mins
Broadbeach South
3.8 km
46 mins

Bus Services

  • 731 — Surfers Paradise to Nerang Station via Bundall 15 mins
  • TX7 — Broadbeach South to Helensvale via Bundall 25 mins

Commute to Surfers Paradise

Distance
3 km
By Train
20 mins (bus to light rail)
By Bus
15-20 mins
By Car (Peak)
10-15 mins
By Car (Off-Peak)
5-8 mins

🛣️ Central Gold Coast location with easy access to all major centres

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Commercial areas walkable, but residential streets are car-oriented with limited footpaths in some sections

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$480
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,600
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
41 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,523
Census 2021
4,895
8.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,000
Income 2021
$46,904
20.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,115
Born Overseas 1,535

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 290
  • 2. England 205
  • 3. China 145
  • 4. South Africa 65
  • 5. Brazil 62
  • 6. Japan 56
  • 7. India 51
  • 8. Taiwan 37
  • 9. Hong Kong 28
  • 10. Scotland 26

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,886
Australian 1,317
Irish 610
Scottish 480
Chinese 311
German 235
Italian 214
Dutch 90
Greek 85
New Zealander 74

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,073
Both parents born in Australia
1,848
Both parents born overseas
710
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.7%
No Religion
38.1%
Buddhism
1.8%
Hinduism
0.8%
Islam
0.8%
Judaism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
207 (4.2%)
5-14 years
659 (13.5%)
15-19 years
321 (6.6%)
20-24 years
268 (5.5%)
25-34 years
578 (11.8%)
35-44 years
657 (13.4%)
45-54 years
769 (15.7%)
55-64 years
618 (12.6%)
65-74 years
492 (10.1%)
75-84 years
251 (5.1%)
85+ years
75 (1.5%)

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