Moving to Bundaberg North QLD 4670
What the official numbers say about living in Bundaberg North — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $280 a week, against a median household income of $937 a week.
About 64% of homes are owner-occupied and 33% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Bundaberg North grew 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (5,484 → 5,563 people).
Around 63% of households are families, averaging 2.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Malaysia; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Tagalog, Japanese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Bundaberg North scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (92% of workers), while 5% work from home.
Nearest train station: Bundaberg, 2 km south.
Nearest railway halt: Australian Sugar Cane Railway, 350 m west.
Nearest bus interchange: Bundaberg Coach Station, 2.3 km south-east.
Nearest airport: Bundaberg Airport, 5.8 km south.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 299 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 20 schools · 57 cafes & restaurants · 7 supermarkets · 32 parks — see them all on the Bundaberg North profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: North Bundaberg Primary School 100 m · Bundaberg North State High School 400 m · Coral Coast Christian School 700 m · St. Joseph's Primary School 2.1 km · Bundaberg Central State Primary School 2.2 km · Bundaberg West State School 2.7 km · St.Patrick's Catholic School Bundaberg 2.8 km · Bundaberg State High School 3 km
Groceries: IGA Express 900 m · Northside Grocer 1 km · IGA 2.2 km · Aldi 2.3 km · Nana's Pantry 2.4 km · Coles 2.5 km · Woolworths 2.6 km
Parks and reserves: Bundaberg Botanical Gardens 400 m · Federation Park 450 m · Farthing Park 500 m · Rattray Park 600 m · Cottell Street Park 1000 m · Gavegan Street Park 1 km · Lakeview Park 1.1 km · Edina Street Park 1.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Bundaberg North, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Noisy Miner · Rainbow Lorikeet · Pacific Black Duck · Magpie-lark · Australasian Figbird.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Bundaberg North, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundaberg North here | 5,563 | — | 1/10 | 6% |
| Bundaberg Central | 162 | — | 1/10 | 5% |
| Bundaberg West | 2,596 | — | 1/10 | 10% |
| Bundaberg South | 3,494 | — | 1/10 | 10% |
| Millbank | 2,499 | — | 1/10 | 6% |
| Svensson Heights | 3,334 | — | 1/10 | 12% |
| Gooburrum | 1,518 | — | 5/10 | 15% |
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 North profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $280 a week, and about 33% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 5,484 people to 5,563. It sits about 299 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Bundaberg station is roughly 2 km away. Local government is Bundaberg council, and the federal seat is Hinkler.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Bundaberg North vs Bundaberg Central · Bundaberg North vs Bundaberg West.
Nearby guides: Bundaberg Central · Bundaberg West · Bundaberg South · Millbank · Svensson Heights · Gooburrum.
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