Bundaberg Central vs Bundaberg South

Bundaberg Central is the younger of the two, with a median age of 34 against 37 in Bundaberg South. In both, most households rent and most homes are detached houses. In Bundaberg Central, the large majority of households are people living alone. In Bundaberg South, about half of households are people living alone. Houses cost more in Bundaberg South: a median of $546,000, against $470,000 in Bundaberg Central, and rent is higher there too. On these figures, Bundaberg Central tends to suit renters, young adults, and people living alone.

Which one suits you?

There is no overall winner — the suburb that suits a family with school-age kids is routinely the wrong one for someone commuting into the city. So each of these answers its own question, against a checklist you can see, using the same figures in the tables below.

Families with school-age kids

They split

one each way, out of the 6 things we measure here

  • Bundaberg Central has more schools rated above their peers (1 vs 0)
  • Bundaberg South is already more of a family suburb (40% vs 22%)

Weighs schools, house stock, crime, parks, childcare, and who already lives there.

First-home buyers

They split

one each way, out of the 2 things we measure here

  • Bundaberg Central has cheaper houses ($470,000 vs $546,000)
  • Bundaberg South leaves households under less mortgage stress (26% vs 36%)

Weighs house prices and mortgage stress.

Renters

Bundaberg Central

ahead on the one thing that separates them

  • has a bigger rental market to choose from (76% vs 61%)

Weighs rent, rental stress, and how much is for rent.

Commuting to the city

Too close to call

Nothing among the 3 things we measure here separates them by enough to be worth acting on.

Weighs distance, drive time, and walkability.

Downsizers and retirees

Bundaberg South

ahead on 2 of the 5 things we measure here

  • has more units and townhouses to downsize into (42% vs 28%)
  • carries lower crime risk (82/100 vs 100/100)
  • But Bundaberg Central has more GPs (4 vs 1)

Weighs smaller dwellings, who already lives there, GPs, walkability, and crime.

Investors

Bundaberg South

ahead on the one thing that separates them

  • is growing faster (5.7% vs -48.7%)

Weighs population growth.

Where they sit

Bundaberg Central and Bundaberg South drawn to the same scale. Both outlines are shown together, so the map answers whether they share a border and how their areas compare.

Bundaberg Central Bundaberg South
Hides rows where both suburbs match

Bars start at zero. Scores, risks and rankings are drawn against their full 0–100 range; other rows are drawn in proportion to the larger of the two.

Side by side, out of 100

Risks are inverted — shown as safety and low exposure — so a longer bar always means better.

Bundaberg Central Bundaberg South
Walkability 90 / 86
Bundaberg Central — Walkability: 90/100 Bundaberg South — Walkability: 86/100
Safety 0 / 18
Bundaberg Central — Safety: 0/100 Bundaberg South — Safety: 18/100
Low fire risk 100 / 100
Bundaberg Central — Low fire risk: 100/100 Bundaberg South — Low fire risk: 100/100

Demographics

Bundaberg South has more residents (3,494 vs 162); Bundaberg South has higher household incomes ($50,856 vs $43,316).

Bundaberg Central Bundaberg South
Population 162 3,494
+2057% vs other
Population trend (2016 → 2021) -48.7% +5.7%
Median age 34 37
Median household income $43,316/yr $50,856/yr
+17% vs other
Median weekly rent $235/wk $250/wk
+6% vs other

Age profile

Share of residents in each band, 2021 Census.

Bundaberg Central Bundaberg South
0-4 — / 4.8%
Bundaberg Central — 0-4: not among its largest Bundaberg South — 0-4: 4.8%
5-14 7.4% / 11.4%
Bundaberg Central — 5-14: 7.4% Bundaberg South — 5-14: 11.4%
15-19 1.9% / 5.9%
Bundaberg Central — 15-19: 1.9% Bundaberg South — 15-19: 5.9%
20-24 11.7% / 8.1%
Bundaberg Central — 20-24: 11.7% Bundaberg South — 20-24: 8.1%
25-34 27.8% / 16.1%
Bundaberg Central — 25-34: 27.8% Bundaberg South — 25-34: 16.1%
35-44 11.7% / 12.4%
Bundaberg Central — 35-44: 11.7% Bundaberg South — 35-44: 12.4%
45-54 13.6% / 11.8%
Bundaberg Central — 45-54: 13.6% Bundaberg South — 45-54: 11.8%
55-64 3.7% / 12.8%
Bundaberg Central — 55-64: 3.7% Bundaberg South — 55-64: 12.8%
65-74 9.3% / 9.6%
Bundaberg Central — 65-74: 9.3% Bundaberg South — 65-74: 9.6%
75-84 4.9% / 5.3%
Bundaberg Central — 75-84: 4.9% Bundaberg South — 75-84: 5.3%
85+ 2.5% / 1.7%
Bundaberg Central — 85+: 2.5% Bundaberg South — 85+: 1.7%

Bars are drawn against the largest share shown (27.8%).

Who lives together

Household composition, 2021 Census.

Bundaberg Central 78.3% lone person
Bundaberg Central — Lone Person: 78.3% Bundaberg Central — One Parent Families: 21.7% Bundaberg Central — Couple Families: 0.0% Bundaberg Central — Group Household: 0.0% Bundaberg Central — Other Families: 0.0%
Bundaberg South 49.9% lone person
Bundaberg South — Lone Person: 49.9% Bundaberg South — One Parent Families: 21.9% Bundaberg South — Couple Families: 18.5% Bundaberg South — Group Household: 6.7% Bundaberg South — Other Families: 3.0%
Lone Person One Parent Families Couple Families Group Household Other Families

Who owns and who rents

Occupied private dwellings by tenure, 2021 Census.

Bundaberg Central 76.5% renting
Bundaberg Central — Owned Outright: 23.5% Bundaberg Central — Mortgage: 0.0% Bundaberg Central — Renting: 76.5%
Bundaberg South 60.9% renting
Bundaberg South — Owned Outright: 21.6% Bundaberg South — Mortgage: 17.5% Bundaberg South — Renting: 60.9%
Owned outright Mortgage Renting

Qualifications

Highest non-school qualification, residents 15+, 2021 Census.

Bundaberg Central Bundaberg South
Certificate III & IV 11.7% / 15.1%
Bundaberg Central — Certificate III & IV: 11.7% Bundaberg South — Certificate III & IV: 15.1%
Bachelor Degree 13.0% / 6.8%
Bundaberg Central — Bachelor Degree: 13.0% Bundaberg South — Bachelor Degree: 6.8%
Advanced Diploma / Diploma 3.7% / 5.2%
Bundaberg Central — Advanced Diploma / Diploma: 3.7% Bundaberg South — Advanced Diploma / Diploma: 5.2%
Postgraduate Degree — / 1.6%
Bundaberg Central — Postgraduate Degree: not among its largest Bundaberg South — Postgraduate Degree: 1.6%
Graduate Diploma / Certificate — / 0.7%
Bundaberg Central — Graduate Diploma / Certificate: not among its largest Bundaberg South — Graduate Diploma / Certificate: 0.7%

Bars are drawn against the largest share shown (15.1%).

Where residents were born

Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents, 2021 Census. A dash means that country is not among the suburb's own eight largest.

Bundaberg Central Bundaberg South
England 4.9% / 2.5%
Bundaberg Central — England: 4.9% Bundaberg South — England: 2.5%
China 4.3% / —
Bundaberg Central — China: 4.3% Bundaberg South — China: not among its largest
Philippines 2.5% / 1.5%
Bundaberg Central — Philippines: 2.5% Bundaberg South — Philippines: 1.5%
New Zealand 2.5% / 1.2%
Bundaberg Central — New Zealand: 2.5% Bundaberg South — New Zealand: 1.2%
Scotland 3.1% / —
Bundaberg Central — Scotland: 3.1% Bundaberg South — Scotland: not among its largest
Nepal — / 1.3%
Bundaberg Central — Nepal: not among its largest Bundaberg South — Nepal: 1.3%
Thailand — / 1.2%
Bundaberg Central — Thailand: not among its largest Bundaberg South — Thailand: 1.2%

Bars are drawn against the largest share shown (4.9%).

What people live in

Occupied private dwellings by structure, 2021 Census.

Bundaberg Central 71.9% houses
Bundaberg Central — Houses: 71.9% Bundaberg Central — Townhouses: 15.6% Bundaberg Central — Flats / Apartments: 12.5%
Bundaberg South 58.5% houses
Bundaberg South — Houses: 58.5% Bundaberg South — Townhouses: 25.6% Bundaberg South — Flats / Apartments: 15.9%
Houses Townhouses Flats / Apartments

Property market

Bundaberg Central Bundaberg South
Median house price $470,000 $546,000
Median unit price — $440,000
Median land price —
same for both
Typical days to sell (houses) — 32 days
from 25 sales

Development activity

Bundaberg Central Bundaberg South
New dwellings approved 997
across Bundaberg
same for both
Approvals change year on year -45%
same for both

Gross rental yield

Gross — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. From median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.

Bundaberg Central Bundaberg South
Houses — 4.7%
$565/wk on $629K
Units — 4.8%
$465/wk on $500K

Ranking within QLD

Bundaberg Central Bundaberg South
House price —
same for both
Income Higher than 6% of QLD Higher than 14% of QLD
Schools — Higher than 3% of QLD
Walkability Higher than 99% of QLD Higher than 97% of QLD
Affordability —
same for both
EV adoption Higher than 48% of QLD
same for both
NBN connectivity Higher than 71% of QLD
same for both
Rental yield (houses) — Higher than 82% of QLD
Rental yield (units) — Higher than 68% of QLD

Liveability

Bundaberg Central Bundaberg South
Grade — D
Score — 32/100
Socio-economic band high-need area
decile 1/10
same for both

Risk profile

Bundaberg Central carries more crime risk (100 vs 82).

Bundaberg Central Bundaberg South
Bushfire None
0/100
same for both
Crime High
100/100
 High
82/100
Flood Not mapped
no mapped data here
same for both
Coastal erosion None
0/100
same for both
Aircraft noise None
0/100
same for both
Industrial facilities nearby 6
within 5 km
same for both

Schools

Bundaberg Central Bundaberg South
Inside the suburb 2 3
Rated above peers 1 0
Rated at peers 1 2
Rated below peers 0 1

Schools in Bundaberg Central

  • Bundaberg Central State School Government · Primary above peers
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Catholic · Primary at peers

Schools in Bundaberg South

  • Bundaberg State High School Government · Secondary at peers
  • St John's Lutheran Primary School Independent · Primary at peers
  • Bundaberg South State School Government · Primary below peers

Amenities in the suburb

Bundaberg Central Bundaberg South
Supermarkets 5 0
Cafes & restaurants 37 2
Parks & reserves 7 6
Childcare 2 4
GPs 4 1
Pharmacies 6 0
Banks & Bank@Post 11 0
Fuel stations 3 1
Waterways 2 5

Mobility

Bundaberg Central Bundaberg South
Walkability score 90/100 86/100
Distance to Brisbane 359.4 km 359.1 km
Drive time (normal traffic) 252 min
same for both
Public transport score 63/100
Bus
 35/100
Bus
Peak arrivals per hour 21.0
7-9am + 5-7pm
 4.5
7-9am + 5-7pm
Median peak wait 1 min
scheduled, not actual
same for both
Electric vehicle share 0.3%
postcode 4670
same for both
Rooftop solar per 100 dwellings 69
postcode 4670
same for both

How people get to work

Method of travel on census day 2021 — which fell during COVID restrictions, so working from home is inflated and every travel mode understated.

Bundaberg Central Bundaberg South
Car (driver) 36.9% / 77.0%
Bundaberg Central — Car (driver): 36.9% Bundaberg South — Car (driver): 77.0%
Car (passenger) 30.8% / 15.5%
Bundaberg Central — Car (passenger): 30.8% Bundaberg South — Car (passenger): 15.5%
Walked Only 16.9% / 3.5%
Bundaberg Central — Walked Only: 16.9% Bundaberg South — Walked Only: 3.5%
Bus 9.2% / 0.3%
Bundaberg Central — Bus: 9.2% Bundaberg South — Bus: 0.3%
Worked from Home 6.2% / 2.6%
Bundaberg Central — Worked from Home: 6.2% Bundaberg South — Worked from Home: 2.6%
Bicycle — / 1.1%
Bundaberg Central — Bicycle: not among its largest Bundaberg South — Bicycle: 1.1%

Bars are drawn against the largest share shown (77.0%).

Setting

Bundaberg Central Bundaberg South
Elevation 14 m
above sea level, at the suburb centre
 12 m
above sea level, at the suburb centre
Distance to the ocean 11.9 km 11.8 km

NBN connectivity

Bundaberg Central Bundaberg South
Connectivity score 56/100
same for both
Most common technology Fibre to the node
same for both
Full-fibre (FTTP) share 19%
1,138 premises
 20%
1,894 premises

Climate

Bundaberg Central Bundaberg South
Annual rainfall 969 mm
same for both
Summer max (Jan) 30.7°C
same for both
Winter min (Jul) 11.2°C
same for both

Air quality (annual mean)

Bundaberg Central Bundaberg South
PM2.5 —
same for both
PM10 9.1 µg/m³
same for both
NO₂ —
same for both

Council rates

Bundaberg Central Bundaberg South
Average residential rate $1,773/yr
same for both
Council Bundaberg
same for both

Federal electorate

Bundaberg Central Bundaberg South
Division Hinkler
same for both
Member David Batt
same for both
Party Liberal National Party of Queensland
same for both

First Home Owner Grant

Bundaberg Central Bundaberg South
Grant amount $30,000
same for both
Property price cap $750,000
same for both
Eligibility New
same for both

Tags

Bundaberg Central

Cafe Culture Multicultural Nightlife Parks River

Bundaberg South

Affordable Parks Townhouses

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