Bundaberg Central QLD 4670
Located in Queensland, Bundaberg Central sits 359 km from Brisbane CBD, around 4 hours 10 minutes by car. The suburb has 162 residents, a median age of 34, and a median household income of $43,316 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The suburb fell 48.7% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $235 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,300. Bundaberg Central is characterised by high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. Of 2 schools within the suburb boundary, 1 ranks above the state average, and walkability is high.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataBundaberg Central's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $470,000, roughly 35% above where it sat a year earlier. That said, only seven sales settled in the quarter, so the median is a noisy signal — treat it as a direction rather than a level.
$470,000
Based on only 7 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Rental Market
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025113 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 27% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4670.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Is Bundaberg Central safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Bundaberg Central sits in the high band, with 228 incidents recorded in 2025.
228 offences
no change since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–202441 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Two schools serve Bundaberg Central, and the cohort skews above peer-suburb performance. Bundaberg Central State School leads the pack.
- • 249 students across 2 schools (avg 124)
- • Sectors: 1 Government, 1 Catholic
- • ICSEA 860-1003, median 932 (below the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (167 students)
Primary
Walkability
Bundaberg Central is exceptionally walkable on foot — at 90/100, daily errands don't require a car at all. Within the suburb there are 5 supermarkets, 7 parks and 37 cafes to anchor that walking radius.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Bundaberg Central.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 21.0 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 34.4 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 16.2 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 10.1 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Bundaberg Central.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 19%
- Premises covered
- 1,138
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Bundaberg: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Bundaberg Central is home to 162 residents, with a median age of 34, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $43,000 a year, with unemployment at 11.9%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
162
Median Age
34
Median Household Income
$43,316/yr
Census Median Rent
$235/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg Household Size
1.8
Median Personal Income
$36,608/yr
Unemployment Rate
11.9%
Unoccupied Dwellings
53.1%
Total Dwellings
32
Owner-Occupier Rate
23.5%
Houses
71.9%
Rental Stress
28.2%
Mortgage Stress
36.0%
Work From Home
6.2%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 43.8%
- English Spoken at Home
- 59.9%
- Employment Rate
- 51.4%
- Completed Year 12
- 40.1%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
37 residents (22.8%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,773 a year through Bundaberg based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Bundaberg
In the year to August 2026, 997 new dwellings were approved across Bundaberg. That mix is 830 houses and 167 units. Approvals are down 44.7% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng, Taribelang Bunda People.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. Native title over this area has been determined.
Air Quality
This station does not measure fine particles (PM2.5).
PM10 averaged 9.1 µg/m³. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 0.
From the Bundaberg (Wide Bay-Burnett) monitoring station, 3.1 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Bundaberg Aero, 5.3 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 14 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 11.9 km
- Annual rainfall
- 969 mm
- 75 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 30.7°C
- 1 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 11.2°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
6 facilities within 5 km- 1.9 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · n-Hexane · Toluene (methylbenzene)
- 2.1 kmSpirit ManufacturingTop reported: Ethanol · Total Volatile Organic Compounds
- 2.2 km
- 2.4 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Toluene (methylbenzene) · Xylenes (individual or mixed isomers)
- 3.3 kmSewerage and Drainage ServicesTop reported: Total Phosphorus · Total Nitrogen · Chlorine & compounds
EV adoption
In postcode 4670, 242 of 74,041 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.8% (1,336 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.1%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4670, 24,659 rooftop-solar systems totalling 152.8 MW have been installed since 2001, against 35,774 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 1,424 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
1 mortgage broker is registered in this suburb, 15 across postcode 4670.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $470,000 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by David Batt Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | David Batt | 43.7% | 56.3% | +3.8 |
| 2022 | Keith Pitt | 39.9% | 60.1% | -4.4 |
| 2019 | Keith Pitt | 35.5% | 64.5% | +6.1 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Tom Smith Australian Labor Party (State of Queensland)
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Tom Smith ALP | 51.5% |
| 2020 | Tom Smith ALP | 50.0% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
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Common questions about Bundaberg Central
Is Bundaberg Central a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Bundaberg Central is high (100/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Bundaberg Central?
Bundaberg Central has no recorded bushfire history. These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Bundaberg Central?
Bundaberg Central, QLD had a population of 162 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Bundaberg Central, QLD?
The postcode for Bundaberg Central, QLD is 4670.
How far is Bundaberg Central from Brisbane?
Bundaberg Central is 359 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 252 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Bundaberg Central?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Bundaberg Central was $43,316 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Bundaberg Central?
There are too few current rental listings in Bundaberg Central for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $235, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Bundaberg Central?
The median age of residents in Bundaberg Central was 34 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Bundaberg Central?
There are 2 schools inside the Bundaberg Central boundary: 1 above and 1 at similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Bundaberg Central walkable?
Bundaberg Central scores 90/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it exceptionally walkable. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Bundaberg Central?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Bundaberg Central, Bundaberg Aero (5.3 km away), summer days average 30.7°C, winter nights 11.2°C, 969 mm of rain a year over 75 rainy days, and 1 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Bundaberg Central?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Bundaberg Central belong to?
Bundaberg Central sits within the Bundaberg local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Bundaberg Central?
The average residential rates bill through Bundaberg is $1,773 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Bundaberg Central?
Across Bundaberg, 997 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 44.7% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Bundaberg Central in?
Bundaberg Central sits within the federal Division of Hinkler, currently held by David Batt (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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