Moving to Bundaberg Central QLD 4670
What the official numbers say about living in Bundaberg Central — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $235 a week, against a median household income of $833 a week.
About 24% of homes are owner-occupied and 77% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Bundaberg Central shrank 28% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (226 → 162 people).
Around 22% of households are families, averaging 1.8 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: South Korea, England, China; most spoken languages besides English: Korean, Italian, French.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Bundaberg Central scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (68% of workers), while 6% work from home.
Nearest train station: Bundaberg, 550 m west.
Nearest railway halt: Australian Sugar Cane Railway, 2.2 km north-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Bundaberg Coach Station, 250 m south-east.
Nearest airport: Bundaberg Airport, 4.8 km south-west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 297 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 21 schools · 66 cafes & restaurants · 12 supermarkets · 43 parks — see them all on the Bundaberg Central profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St. Joseph's Primary School 100 m · Bundaberg Central State Primary School 300 m · Bundaberg South State School 1.1 km · Bundaberg State High School 1.1 km · St John's Lutheran Primary School 1.2 km · St.Patrick's Catholic School Bundaberg 1.6 km · Bundaberg West State School 1.9 km · North Bundaberg Primary School 2 km
Groceries: IGA 250 m · Aldi 550 m · Coles 550 m · Nana's Pantry 600 m · Woolworths 650 m · Northside Grocer 1.1 km · IGA Express 1.2 km · FoodWorks 1.4 km
Parks and reserves: Woongarra Street Park 300 m · Buss Park 350 m · 4BU Park 350 m · Stewarts Park 400 m · Quay Street Park 400 m · Anzac Park 450 m · Rotary Park 500 m · Park Street Park 500 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Bundaberg Central, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Pacific Black Duck · Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Magpie-lark · Australasian Figbird.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Bundaberg Central, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundaberg Central here | 162 | — | 1/10 | 5% |
| Bundaberg South | 3,494 | — | 1/10 | 10% |
| Bundaberg West | 2,596 | — | 1/10 | 10% |
| Walkervale | 2,981 | — | 1/10 | 5% |
| Bundaberg North | 5,563 | — | 1/10 | 6% |
| Norville | 2,476 | — | 1/10 | 13% |
| Svensson Heights | 3,334 | — | 1/10 | 12% |
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 Hinkler — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4670 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Bundaberg Central profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $235 a week, and about 77% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 28% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 226 people to 162. It sits about 297 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Bundaberg station is roughly 0.6 km away. Local government is Bundaberg council, and the federal seat is Hinkler.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Bundaberg Central vs Bundaberg South · Bundaberg Central vs Bundaberg West.
Nearby guides: Bundaberg South · Bundaberg West · Walkervale · Bundaberg North · Norville · Svensson Heights.
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