Moving to Thabeban QLD 4670
What the official numbers say about living in Thabeban — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $298 a week, against a median household income of $1,164 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Thabeban grew 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,827 → 2,971 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Philippines, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Tagalog, Vietnamese, Korean.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Thabeban scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (94% of workers).
Nearest train station: Bundaberg, 4.8 km north-west.
Nearest railway halt: Australian Sugar Cane Railway, 6.7 km north-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Bundaberg Coach Station, 4.4 km north.
Nearest airport: Bundaberg Airport, 4.6 km west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 293 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 15 schools · 2 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 10 parks — see them all on the Thabeban profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Thabeban State School 1000 m · St Mary's Catholic Primary School 1.4 km · Walkervale State School 2.3 km · Shalom College 3 km · Bundaberg Special School 3.5 km · DriversCollege 3.6 km · Norville State School 3.6 km · Bundaberg State High School 3.7 km
Groceries: FoodWorks 1.8 km · Moloney's 5 Star 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: George Campbell Park 400 m · McGladdery Court Park 1.7 km · McCarthy Street Park 1.7 km · Marquis Court Park 1.8 km · Boreham Park 2 km · McLachlan Drive Park 2.2 km · Jaycee Park 2.4 km · Palm Park 2.5 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Thabeban, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Pacific Black Duck · Magpie Goose · Dusky Moorhen · Willie Wagtail · Rainbow Lorikeet.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Thabeban, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thabeban here | 2,971 | — | 1/10 | 24% |
| Avenell Heights | 5,028 | — | 1/10 | 3% |
| Walkervale | 2,981 | — | 1/10 | 2% |
| Norville | 2,476 | — | 1/10 | 17% |
| Kepnock | 4,501 | — | 1/10 | 13% |
| Bundaberg South | 3,494 | — | 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 Thabeban profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $298 a week.
The population grew 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,827 people to 2,971. It sits about 293 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Bundaberg station is roughly 4.8 km away. Local government is Bundaberg council, and the federal seat is Hinkler.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Thabeban vs Avenell Heights · Thabeban vs Walkervale.
Nearby guides: Avenell Heights · Walkervale · Norville · Kepnock · Bundaberg South · Svensson Heights.
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