Bundoora

VIC 3083 • Greater Melbourne

28,068
Population (2021)
$35,880
Median Income
17.23 km²
Area
$381/wk
Median Rent
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About Bundoora

Bundoora is Melbourne's premier university suburb, home to La Trobe University and RMIT campuses, with a population of 28,000 in Banyule, 15 kilometres northeast of the CBD. The South Morang line serves nearby stations, while the suburb spans from established residential streets to campus grounds. Bundoora Park provides significant green space including a popular farm and heritage park.

Life here is shaped by education—students rent nearby, academics establish homes, and the university precincts drive local services. University Hill retail precinct has matured into a significant shopping destination. The suburb attracts students seeking affordable accommodation, families who value the parklands and established character, and academics who appreciate living near their campuses. It's suburban Melbourne with an educational heartbeat.

Bundoora falls under postcode 3083 and is governed by Banyule Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bundoora (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3083
Urban Area
Watsonia
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.70°, 145.06°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
17.23 km²
Elevation
109m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Plenty Road Bundoora 3083 VIC
  • Woolworths
    69-85 Plenty Road Bundoora 3083 VIC
  • ALDI
    584 - 604 Grimshaw Street, Bundoora VIC 3083

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$381
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
38 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
28,653
Census 2021
28,068
2% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,740
Income 2021
$35,880
39.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 16,232
Born Overseas 10,596

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 2,139
  • 2. India 1,135
  • 3. Italy 614
  • 4. Sri Lanka 608
  • 5. Greece 559
  • 6. North Macedonia 470
  • 7. Malaysia 434
  • 8. Vietnam 381
  • 9. England 374
  • 10. Philippines 256

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,312
Australian 5,237
Chinese 3,864
Italian 3,491
Irish 1,845
Greek 1,820
Scottish 1,429
Macedonian 1,360
Indian 1,264
German 578

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

8,884
Both parents born in Australia
15,218
Both parents born overseas
2,650
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.5%
No Religion
30.5%
Islam
4.4%
Buddhism
4.2%
Hinduism
4.0%
Sikhism
0.6%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,345 (4.8%)
5-14 years
2,689 (9.6%)
15-19 years
1,732 (6.2%)
20-24 years
2,710 (9.7%)
25-34 years
4,420 (15.7%)
35-44 years
3,403 (12.1%)
45-54 years
3,632 (12.9%)
55-64 years
3,174 (11.3%)
65-74 years
2,538 (9.0%)
75-84 years
1,709 (6.1%)
85+ years
719 (2.6%)

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