Moving to Bucca QLD 4670
What the official numbers say about living in Bucca — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $260 a week, against a median household income of $1,281 a week.
About 87% of homes are owner-occupied and 8% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Bucca grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (996 → 1,063 people).
Around 79% of households are families, averaging 2.7 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: German, Vietnamese, Spanish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Bucca scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (87% of workers), while 12% work from home.
Nearest airport: Bundaberg Airport, 20.1 km east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 305 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Bucca, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Rufous Whistler · Brown Honeyeater · Comb-crested Jacana · Double-barred Finch · Striated Pardalote.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Bucca, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucca here | 1,063 | — | 1/10 | 38% |
| South Kolan | 1,258 | — | 2/10 | 30% |
| Sharon | 1,209 | — | 3/10 | 24% |
| Branyan | 4,660 | — | 4/10 | 18% |
| Avoca | 4,912 | — | 2/10 | 8% |
| Moore Park Beach | 2,890 | — | 1/10 | 21% |
| Millbank | 2,499 | — | 1/10 | 6% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Bundaberg — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Flynn — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4670 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Bucca profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $260 a week, and about 8% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 996 people to 1,063. It sits about 305 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Bundaberg council, and the federal seat is Flynn.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Bucca vs South Kolan · Bucca vs Sharon.
Nearby guides: South Kolan · Sharon · Branyan · Avoca · Moore Park Beach · Millbank.
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