The size of Bandya is approximately 7,061.2 square kilometres. The population of Bandya in 2011 was 304 people. By 2016 the population was 218 showing a population decline of 28.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Bandya is 30-39 years. Households in Bandya are primarily single parents and are likely to be repaying under $250 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Bandya work in a machinery operators and drivers occupation. In 2006, 23.7% of the homes in Bandya were owner-occupied compared with 4.8% in 2011.