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How popular isBunnings?

In September 2026, people searched for Bunnings by name about 3.4 million times in Australia, a 17.7% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.25% of all Australia tool retailer searches, placing Bunnings seventh out of seven retailers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tool retailers, Bunnings appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Bunnings is the seventh most searched of 7 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. Sydney ToolsShare of searches 49%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  2. Total ToolsShare of searches 40.1%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  3. Trade ToolsShare of searches 8.1%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  4. Toolkit DepotShare of searches 1.3%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  5. BunningsShare of searches 0.25%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st

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Top tool retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Bunnings appeared in all four answers. Bunnings is the most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Bunnings1st
  2. Total Tools2nd
  3. Sydney Tools3rd
  4. Toolkit Depot4th
  5. Trade Tools5th
  6. Toolmart–
  7. Tools Warehouse–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Sydney Tools4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Total Tools4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Bunnings4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Trade Tools3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Toolkit Depot3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Toolmart0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Tools Warehouse0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 28, 2026.

Which tool retailers compete with Bunnings?

Bunnings against tool retailers in Australia, by month

Share of searches by month for Sydney Tools, Total Tools, Trade Tools, Bunnings. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSydney ToolsTotal ToolsTrade ToolsToolkit DepotToolmartTools WarehouseBunnings
Oct 202544.9%44.9%7.4%1.5%0.66%0.35%0.23%
Nov 202544.9%44.9%7.4%1.5%0.66%0.44%0.24%
Dec 202549.2%40.2%8.1%1.3%0.48%0.32%0.32%
Jan 202645.1%45.1%7.4%1.2%0.54%0.36%0.23%
Feb 202648.8%39.9%8%1.6%0.88%0.48%0.32%
Mar 202649%40.1%8.1%1.6%0.59%0.39%0.21%
Apr 202649%40.1%8.1%1.6%0.72%0.32%0.21%
May 202649.8%40.7%6.7%1.6%0.73%0.27%0.18%
Jun 202650%40.9%6.7%1.3%0.6%0.26%0.17%
Jul 202649%40.1%8.1%1.6%0.72%0.25%0.21%
Aug 202650%40.9%6.7%1.3%0.6%0.27%0.21%
Sep 202649%40.1%8.1%1.3%0.88%0.32%0.25%

  1. 1.Sydney Tools

    49%

    Held 1st. 368K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.

  2. 2.Total Tools

    40.1%

    Held 2nd. 301K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.

  3. 3.Trade Tools

    8.1%

    Held 3rd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.

  4. 4.Toolkit Depot

    1.3%

    Held 4th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  5. 5.Toolmart

    0.88%

    Held 5th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

  6. 6.Tools Warehouse

    0.32%

    Held 6th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  7. 7.Bunnings

    0.25%

    Held 7th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Bunnings sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “bunnings tools”.

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How has branded search demand for Bunnings changed in Australia over the last 12 months?

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Bunnings in Australia fell from 4.2M to 3.4M.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bunnings’ share of searches among tool retailers in Australia held steady, from 0.23% to 0.25%.

How did search popularity change for Australia tool retailers in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Trade Tools gained share of searches among tool retailers in Australia, from 6.7% to 8.1%.

  2. In September 2026, Sydney Tools lost share of searches among tool retailers in Australia, from 50% to 49%.

  3. In September 2026, Total Tools lost share of searches among tool retailers in Australia, from 40.9% to 40.1%.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Toolmart in Australia rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 6.6K in September 2026.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Toolkit Depot in Australia fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 9.9K in September 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Tools Warehouse in Australia fell 17.2% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 2.4K in September 2026.

How are Bunnings’ branded searches counted?

7 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bunnings’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

  • bunnings
  • bunnings bathroom vanity
  • bunnings blinds
  • bunnings outdoor furniture
  • bunnings sheds
  • bunnings tiles
  • bunnings tools

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Bunnings compete?

Bunnings is ranked in seven competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Hardware stores1st of 579.1%Show ranking
Tool retailers7th of 70.25%Shown above
Tile retailers4th of 88.5%Show ranking
Bathroom retailers4th of 87.5%Show ranking
Outdoor furniture retailers1st of 1338.3%Show ranking
Shed suppliers1st of 942.3%Show ranking
Blinds retailers4th of 812.5%Show ranking
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