Bungendore, NSW 2621 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Bungendore is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2621, home to 4,745 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Snowy Monaro local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 238 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$510 /wk
Population4,745
Median age38
Area297.5 km²
To CBD238 km
LGAQueanbeyan-Palerang Regional

Demographics

Population
4,745
Median age
38 years
Median household income
$2,922 /week
Median personal income
$1,298 /week
Median family income
$3,127 /week
Average household size
2.9
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional
Statistical region (SA4)
Capital Region
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Eden-Monaro
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$510 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,383
Rent share of household income
17%

Schools

  • Bungendore Public School Primary · Government
  • Bungendore High School Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 16 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 50 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Gibraltor St At Ellendon St bus · 159 m
  • Ellendon St At Gibraltar St bus · 183 m
  • Ellendon St Before Malbon St bus · 204 m
  • Gibraltar St At Ellendon St bus · 215 m
  • Bungendore Station, Platform 1 train · 715 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 6 cafés
  • 1 restaurant
  • 4 pubs and bars
  • 8 parks and reserves
  • 4 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 7 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 636 mm
  • Reference station: Canberra Airport, 31.3 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 49.1% of the 2,105 resolvable premises in Bungendore. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 43.8%
  • Fibre to the Node: 49.1%
  • Fixed Wireless: 0.5%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 6.6%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 191 across postcode 2621 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 10% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 54 theft, 42 violent offences, 33 other offences.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Bungendore?

Bungendore (NSW 2621) had 4,745 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional local government area.

What is the median rent in Bungendore?

The median advertised rent in Bungendore is $510/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Bungendore?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Bungendore covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bungendore Public School (0.5 km), Bungendore High School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Bungendore?

Bungendore is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (49.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Bungendore?

Across postcode 2621, 191 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (54), violent (42), other (33). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Bungendore?

In Bungendore, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (31.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Bungendore?

51 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bungendore centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 16 bus stops, 1 train stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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