Bundoora, VIC 3083 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bundoora is a northeastern Melbourne suburb ~15km from the CBD, home to La Trobe University and RMIT Bundoora campuses. It has a population of around 28,000 with a mix of families, professionals and students. Housing is dominated by detached houses with a median price of $890,000 and weekly rent of $600.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 28,068
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,668 /week
- Median personal income
- $690 /week
- Median family income
- $1,991 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Whittlesea
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - North East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Scullin
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $600 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Median house price
- $890,000
- Rent share of household income
- 36%
Schools
- Bundoora Secondary College
- Parade College
- Loyola College
Transport
- Route 86 tram — Bundoora terminus
- Multiple bus routes to CBD and stations
- Metropolitan Ring Road
Lifestyle & amenities
University suburb with campuses of La Trobe and RMIT, serving families and students. Local hubs include University Hill shopping precinct, Bundoora Park and Northpark Private Hospital.
- 9 cafés
- 27 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 70 parks and reserves
- 7 gyms and fitness centres
- 8 supermarkets
- 51 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 14.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 54.4% of the 12,228 resolvable premises in Bundoora. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 54.4%
- Fibre to the Curb: 38.2%
- Fibre to the Building: 4.7%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 2.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,225 across postcode 3083 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 2,304 property offences, 363 violent offences, 130 drug offences.
- Wider Whittlesea LGA: 7,048 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bundoora?
Bundoora (VIC 3083) had 28,068 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Whittlesea local government area.
What is the median rent in Bundoora?
The median advertised rent in Bundoora is $600/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bundoora?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Bundoora. Nearest include: Bundoora Secondary College, Parade College, Loyola College. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bundoora?
Bundoora is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (54.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bundoora?
Across postcode 3083, 3,225 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (2,304), violent (363), drug offences (130). 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 Bundoora?
In Bundoora, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (14.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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