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Bundall Suburb Profile and Insights

Report Date: October 2026

Postcode: 4217 (Queensland)

Bundall is an established central Gold Coast suburb where canal-front prestige housing, mature detached neighbourhoods, apartments and townhouses sit alongside one of the city’s major commercial, racing and equestrian precincts. Immediately inland from Surfers Paradise and bordered by the Nerang River and associated waterways, it combines an unusually central residential location with large areas devoted to offices, showrooms, the Gold Coast Turf Club and the Magic Millions sales complex.

Sorrento forms the suburb’s best-known residential pocket and is physically distinct from the commercial side of Bundall. Developed around an extensive canal system, it contains detached houses on established blocks, including a large number of waterfront properties with pontoons, pools and outdoor living areas facing the water. Original houses from the 1970s and 1980s remain part of the streetscape, but substantial renovation and replacement building have introduced contemporary residences throughout streets such as Campbell Street, Boomerang Crescent, Saywell Street, Platypus Avenue and adjoining courts. Blocks frequently provide considerably more land than newer canal estates, with some waterfront holdings extending beyond 1,000 square metres.

North of the core Sorrento canals, residential streets around Slatyer Avenue, Mentone Avenue, Richmond Avenue, Balmoral Avenue, Jaguar Drive, Daimler Drive and adjoining roads provide another established housing environment. Detached houses remain prominent, including many substantial family homes with pools and mature gardens, while duplexes, gated townhouse developments and apartment complexes broaden the housing choice. Waterford Court contains one of Bundall’s most significant apartment communities, offering a distinctly higher-density form of living close to the racecourse, Bundall Road and central Gold Coast services.

Bundall Road and Upton Street create a very different western-central urban environment of offices, large-format retail, showrooms, medical and professional services. The Gold Coast Turf Club and the surrounding Bundall equestrian precinct occupy extensive land around Racecourse Drive, with the Magic Millions Sales Complex and associated thoroughbred businesses reinforcing a specialist equine identity that is unique among central Gold Coast suburbs. Sorrento Shopping Village provides supermarket shopping, dining and everyday services close to the residential canal neighbourhoods.

There are no mainstream primary or secondary schools within Bundall itself. Nearby government schooling is available in Benowa, Ashmore, Southport and Surfers Paradise, with several Catholic and independent schools also close by. HOTA sits immediately across Bundall Road in neighbouring Surfers Paradise, while Southport, Benowa, Broadbeach and the coastal strip provide major healthcare, education, retail and recreation within a short drive. Bundall’s defining property characteristic is therefore contrast: quiet waterfront streets and established family homes sit remarkably close to major employment, cultural, commercial and sporting destinations.

Bundall has 8 parks. The predominant age group is 50-54 years.

The area of Bundall is 5.2 square kilometres. It has a population of approximately 4,895 people.

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Summary

Suburb Area5.2 km²
Predominant Age Group50-54 years

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Housing Tenure Breakdown
Owned outright
34.55% (616)
Owned with mortgage
36.91% (658)
Rented
26.02% (464)
Other / not stated
2.52% (45)
Tenure breakdown (percent and count)
TenurePercentCount
Owned outright34.55%616
Owned with mortgage36.91%658
Rented26.02%464
Other / not stated2.52%45
Total dwellings100.00%1,783

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Dwelling Structure Breakdown
Detached Houses
73.67% (1,312)
Townhouses and Terrace Homes
18.02% (321)
Apartments and Units
8.31% (148)

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Lending Considerations

Estimated Lending SensitivityGeneral - Subject To Lender Assessment

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Suburb Features

Parks8
Suburb TypeUrban
Suburb Position/TrajectoryEstablished Residential
Lifestyle CategoryUrban Conveniences
Market MaturityEstablished

 

Travel Times To/From Bundall

M1 Access (Peak)7 mins
M1 Access (Off-peak)5 mins
Brisbane CBD (Peak)120 mins
Brisbane CBD (Off-peak)56 mins
Surfers Paradise (Peak)9 mins
Surfers Paradise (Off-peak)5 mins
Brisbane Airport (Peak)140 mins
Brisbane Airport (Off-peak)76 mins
Gold Coast Airport (Peak)50 mins
Gold Coast Airport (Off-peak)26 mins

 

Local Schools Near Bundall

Schools within:

Combined Primary & Secondary
St Hilda's School (Southport)
The Southport School (Southport)
Southport Special School

Primary Schools
Southport State School
Musgrave Hill State School
Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School (Ashmore)

Secondary Schools
Men of Business Academy (Southport)
Southport State High School
Keebra Park State High School
Southport Flexible School (Southport)
Queensland Academy for Health Sciences
Aquinas College (Ashmore)

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School Information: Copyright © State of Queensland (Department of Education) 2026. School information is provided for general reference only. Parents and carers should confirm enrolment eligibility, catchment areas, and enrolment requirements directly with the relevant school or education authority, as policies and boundaries may change.

 

Notable Bundall Streets

Bundall Road
Bundall Road is one of Bundall's defining streets and a major north-south movement corridor through the suburb. It carries a mix of commercial, office, showroom and service-based uses, making it central to Bundall's identity as one of the Gold Coast's most practical inner business areas. The street is notable because it separates Bundall from quieter purely residential suburbs, while still sitting close to canals, established housing pockets and the central Gold Coast. For buyers and businesses, Bundall Road is important because it offers visibility, access and proximity to Surfers Paradise, Southport, Broadbeach and Ashmore.

Ashmore Road
Ashmore Road is a major east-west route through Bundall and one of the suburb's most important access corridors. It links Bundall with Ashmore, Benowa, Surfers Paradise and surrounding central Gold Coast suburbs, while also supporting commercial and service activity along the road. The street is notable because it gives Bundall strong cross-city connectivity, but also brings a more active traffic environment than the smaller residential canal streets. For property context, Ashmore Road helps explain Bundall's role as a central, highly connected suburb rather than a purely quiet residential enclave.

Ferry Road
Ferry Road is a highly recognisable Bundall street and one of the Gold Coast's key inner commercial corridors. Within Bundall, it is associated with showrooms, professional services, retail activity and movement between Southport, the central suburbs and the coastal strip. The street is notable because it reinforces Bundall's practical business character, while still sitting close to residential pockets and canal-front housing nearby. For buyers and tenants, Ferry Road usually signals access and exposure rather than a secluded suburban setting.

Slatyer Avenue
Slatyer Avenue is located on the northern side of the suburb, linking residential areas, commercial pockets and nearby recreational land. It has a more local character than Bundall Road or Ashmore Road, but remains important because it helps frame Bundall's northern edge and gives access to established housing and apartment addresses. For suburb context, Slatyer Avenue is useful because it shows the transition between Bundall's business-oriented roads and the quieter residential streets closer to canals and open space.

Racecourse Drive
Racecourse Drive is a notable Bundall street because of its association with the racing and event precinct that forms one of the suburb's most recognisable landmarks. It has a different role from the main commuter roads, with traffic and attention shaped by race days, events and the surrounding recreation uses. For suburb context, Racecourse Drive helps explain Bundall's unusual mix of business, sport, entertainment, waterways and established housing, all positioned close to the centre of the Gold Coast.

 

 

Disclaimer: This data was current as of October 2026. Some information is based on data from the last Australian Census and may not reflect more recent demographic or economic changes. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, but we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or reliability. The data is presented for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. We are not liable for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from its use. Users should verify details with relevant sources and seek professional advice where appropriate for the most accurate and up-to-date guidance.

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