Bundamba
QLD 4304 • Greater Brisbane
About Bundamba
Bundamba is a suburb of Ipswich in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, located approximately 35 km southwest of the Brisbane CBD and 6 km east of the Ipswich city centre. With a population of around 6,500, the suburb has a median age of 35 and a diverse community with strong English, Australian and New Zealand heritage. Bundamba has a working-class character with affordable housing, making it popular with young families and first home buyers.
The suburb offers convenient access to schools, local shops and the Bundamba Racecourse, one of the oldest racecourses in Queensland. Residents enjoy proximity to the Bremer River and nearby parklands for recreation. Bundamba is well-suited to families and commuters who work in the Ipswich or Brisbane regions, benefiting from good rail and road connections along the Ipswich Motorway.
Bundamba falls under postcode 4304 and is governed by Ipswich Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bundamba electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 509 — Ipswich to Redbank Plains 15 min
- 520 — Ipswich to Goodna 20 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Direct train to Brisbane via Ipswich Line
Some errands can be done on foot near the station, but most residents rely on cars for daily needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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221 Brisbane Road
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15a Naomai Street
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136a Robertson Road
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Molloy Street
Housing 2021 Census
100 state housing + 13 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 256
- 2. England 148
- 3. Philippines 64
- 4. Samoa 61
- 5. Vietnam 32
- 6. China 28
- 7. Germany 25
- 8. India 25
- 9. Fiji 23
- 10. Netherlands 21
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)