Bunya
QLD 4055 • Greater Brisbane
About Bunya
Bunya is a leafy residential suburb in the City of Moreton Bay, situated approximately 18.9 kilometres north-west of Brisbane CBD. Home to 1,968 residents at the 2021 census, it is a predominantly established, family-oriented community with a median age of 43 and an above-average household income of $3,402 per week. The suburb is bounded to the north by the South Pine River and its northern edge features the Bunyaville Conservation Park, a forested reserve managed by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. Bunya is part of the fast-growing Moreton Bay corridor and sits within the Federal Division of Dickson.
Bunya is prized for its generous block sizes, quiet tree-lined streets, and proximity to natural bushland, offering a lifestyle that balances suburban convenience with green open space. The Bunyaville Conservation Park provides kilometres of walking and mountain-bike trails through spotted gum and ironbark forest, a rare asset for a suburb so close to Brisbane. Families are well served by nearby primary and secondary schools, and Arana Hills and Everton Hills shopping centres provide major retail options within minutes. The suburb attracts families and professionals seeking space and tranquillity without sacrificing access to the city.
Bunya falls under postcode 4055 and is governed by Moreton Bay Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Everton electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- TransLink Route 370 — Ferny Grove Station via Bunya ~15 min
- TransLink Route 375 — Arana Hills Plaza ~10 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Ferny Grove Station is the closest rail access point, a short drive or bus ride from Bunya. The Ferny Grove Line operates frequent services to Brisbane Central.
Bunya's large block sizes and bushland setting make it car-dependent for most errands. Local bus routes connect to Ferny Grove Station and nearby shopping centres. The suburb is well suited to those who value outdoor recreation over walkability.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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McGinn Road
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Finvoy Street
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89 Hogarth Road
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Illuta Avenue
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Patricks Road
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 87
- 2. New Zealand 48
- 3. South Africa 24
- 4. India 16
- 5. Canada 10
- 6. Papua New Guinea 9
- 7. France 7
- 8. Poland 7
- 9. Egypt 6
- 10. Germany 6
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)