Question 1

Is Bungarribee a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Bungarribee is a largely residential pocket in western Sydney close to Blacktown and Rooty Hill, anchored by Bungarribee Park. The park’s remnant homestead, wetlands, open paddocks, playgrounds and walking trails shape local life, and there are sporting fields, neighbourhood shops and regular buses with major roads linking to nearby centres. Housing is mostly modern detached homes with some townhouses around small reserves, and Sydney Zoo sits adjacent to the park as a major visitor attraction.

About 3,177 people live in Bungarribee, with a median age of 33 and a household income of $2,928 a week. Families are the dominant household type and most homes are owner-occupied, which gives the suburb a recent, settled suburban feel. That mix tends to suit people who want easy access to parks, recreation and neighbourhood amenities; whether it’s the right fit depends on what you value in a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Bungarribee?

Accepted Answer

In Bungarribee, house rents average about $900 a week. Against a typical local household income of $2,928 a week as recorded at the most recent Census, that rent takes roughly 31% of a household's weekly income, which is a sizeable share. If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the most relevant figure to consider.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Bungarribee a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House prices and rents told different stories in Bungarribee over the past year. Median house values rose 9.9% — a solid increase — while the rent those houses earned edged up 1.9%. That means capital growth was the stronger performer for houses over the 12 months, and if rental income is your primary concern the modest rent rise is the number that matters; if price growth is your focus, the 9.9% lift is the headline.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	9.9%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	4	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	40	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$900	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	1.9%	N/A

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