Moving to Bundaberg West QLD 4670
What the official numbers say about living in Bundaberg West — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $245 a week, against a median household income of $966 a week.
About 35% of homes are owner-occupied and 64% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Bundaberg West grew 3% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,529 → 2,596 people).
Around 47% of households are families, averaging 2.0 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: Philippines, England, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Malayalam, Tagalog.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Bundaberg West scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (78% of workers), while 6% work from home.
Nearest train station: Bundaberg, 800 m north-east.
Nearest railway halt: Australian Sugar Cane Railway, 2.3 km north.
Nearest bus interchange: Bundaberg Coach Station, 1.4 km east.
Nearest airport: Bundaberg Airport, 3.7 km south-west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 297 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 21 schools · 68 cafes & restaurants · 13 supermarkets · 35 parks — see them all on the Bundaberg West profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St.Patrick's Catholic School Bundaberg 450 m · Bundaberg West State School 600 m · Bundaberg Central State Primary School 1 km · Bundaberg State High School 1.1 km · St. Joseph's Primary School 1.2 km · Bundaberg Special School 1.7 km · Norville State School 1.7 km · Bundaberg South State School 2.2 km
Groceries: Aldi 800 m · Nana's Pantry 850 m · Woolworths 1000 m · Coles 1 km · Svensson Heights Food Store 1.1 km · Northside Grocer 1.5 km · IGA Express 1.6 km · IGA 1.6 km
Parks and reserves: Rats of Tobruk Memorial Park 750 m · Alexandra Park 750 m · Queens Park 800 m · Lions Rememberance Park 800 m · Buss Park 1 km · Woongarra Street Park 1 km · Anzac Park 1.3 km · Edina Street Park 1.3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Bundaberg West, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Noisy Miner · Rainbow Lorikeet · Pacific Black Duck · Magpie-lark · Spotted Turtle-dove.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Bundaberg West, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundaberg West here | 2,596 | — | 1/10 | 10% |
| Svensson Heights | 3,334 | — | 1/10 | 12% |
| Bundaberg Central | 162 | — | 1/10 | 5% |
| Norville | 2,476 | — | 1/10 | 13% |
| Millbank | 2,499 | — | 1/10 | 6% |
| Bundaberg South | 3,494 | — | 1/10 | 10% |
| Bundaberg North | 5,563 | — | 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 Hinkler — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4670 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Bundaberg West profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $245 a week, and about 64% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 3% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,529 people to 2,596. It sits about 297 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Bundaberg station is roughly 0.8 km away. Local government is Bundaberg council, and the federal seat is Hinkler.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Bundaberg West vs Svensson Heights · Bundaberg West vs Bundaberg Central.
Nearby guides: Svensson Heights · Bundaberg Central · Norville · Millbank · Bundaberg South · Bundaberg North.
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