Moving to Bundaberg South QLD 4670
What the official numbers say about living in Bundaberg South — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $250 a week, against a median household income of $978 a week.
About 39% of homes are owner-occupied and 60% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Bundaberg South grew 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,424 → 3,494 people).
Around 55% of households are families, averaging 2.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Philippines, Nepal; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Nepali, Thai.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Bundaberg South scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (93% of workers).
Nearest train station: Bundaberg, 1.4 km north-west.
Nearest railway halt: Australian Sugar Cane Railway, 3.2 km north-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Bundaberg Coach Station, 800 m north-west.
Nearest airport: Bundaberg Airport, 4.9 km south-west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 296 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 24 schools · 65 cafes & restaurants · 14 supermarkets · 46 parks — see them all on the Bundaberg South profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Bundaberg South State School 400 m · St John's Lutheran Primary School 650 m · Bundaberg State High School 1000 m · St. Joseph's Primary School 1.1 km · Bundaberg Central State Primary School 1.1 km · Walkervale State School 1.4 km · Kepnock State High School 1.9 km · St.Patrick's Catholic School Bundaberg 2 km
Groceries: FoodWorks 700 m · Woolworths 950 m · Coles 950 m · IGA 950 m · Nana's Pantry 1.1 km · Aldi 1.2 km · Kepnock Corner Store 1.4 km · Moloney's 5 Star 1.8 km
Parks and reserves: Baker Park 550 m · Rotary Park 550 m · Park Street Park 650 m · Stewarts Park 650 m · Reddan Street Drain 700 m · Centenary Park 750 m · Bywash Park 850 m · Reddan Street Park 900 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Bundaberg South, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Pacific Black Duck · Noisy Miner · Rainbow Lorikeet · Magpie-lark · Australasian Figbird.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Bundaberg South, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundaberg South here | 3,494 | — | 1/10 | 10% |
| Walkervale | 2,981 | — | 1/10 | 5% |
| Bundaberg Central | 162 | — | 1/10 | 5% |
| Kepnock | 4,501 | — | 1/10 | 10% |
| Bundaberg West | 2,596 | — | 1/10 | 10% |
| Avenell Heights | 5,028 | — | 1/10 | 4% |
| Norville | 2,476 | — | 1/10 | 13% |
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 South profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $250 a week, and about 60% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,424 people to 3,494. It sits about 296 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Bundaberg station is roughly 1.4 km away. Local government is Bundaberg council, and the federal seat is Hinkler.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Bundaberg South vs Walkervale · Bundaberg South vs Bundaberg Central.
Nearby guides: Walkervale · Bundaberg Central · Kepnock · Bundaberg West · Avenell Heights · Norville.
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