Bundoora
VIC 3083 • Greater Melbourne
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
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesPlenty Road Bundoora 3083 VIC -
Woolworths69-85 Plenty Road Bundoora 3083 VIC -
ALDI584 - 604 Grimshaw Street, Bundoora VIC 3083
Schools
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31 McLeans Road
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53 Balmoral Avenue
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Balmoral Avenue
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411 Grimshaw Street
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Maryborough Avenue
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Settlement Road
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Green Avenue
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1436 Plenty Road
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5 Settlement Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
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
- 11. New Zealand 216
- 12. Iran 212
- 13. Croatia 155
- 14. Hong Kong 151
- 15. Lebanon 143
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)