Bungendore
NSW 2621 • Rest of NSW
About Bungendore
Bungendore is a historic town in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, located 30 kilometres east of Canberra in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council. With a population of 4,745, it has become a major tourist centre and popular tree-change destination. The town sits on the Kings Highway near Lake George and retains its charming rural character while experiencing steady growth.
Life in Bungendore offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with strong community connections and access to outdoor recreation. The town features heritage buildings, boutique shops, cafes, and regular markets that attract visitors from Canberra and beyond. Residents enjoy the benefits of country living while maintaining easy access to Canberra for employment and services, making it popular with families and retirees.
Bungendore falls under postcode 2621 and is governed by Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Canberra CBD
🛣️ Primary transport via car or express bus service to Canberra via Queanbeyan
Compact town centre with shops, cafes, and services easily accessible on foot
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Donaldson St
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Bungendore Public School ICSEA 1047Gibraltar St
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 3 heritage-listed places in or near Bungendore, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
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 Bungendore by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Bungendore Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bungendore" under Suburb
Housing 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. England 226
- 2. New Zealand 68
- 3. United States 38
- 4. Scotland 27
- 5. South Africa 23
- 6. Germany 22
- 7. Canada 14
- 8. Ireland 14
- 9. Malaysia 11
- 10. Papua New Guinea 11
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)