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Bundaberg Central

QLD 4670 • Queensland

162
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
1.27 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
HistoricMulticulturalAffordable
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About Bundaberg Central

Bundaberg Central is the heart of the City of Bundaberg, serving as the central business district for one of Queensland's largest regional cities, located approximately 366 kilometres north of Brisbane. Despite its modest resident population of 162 (2021 Census), the suburb is the commercial, civic, and cultural hub of the wider Bundaberg region, home to government offices, retail precincts, restaurants, and heritage buildings along its main streets.

Bourbong Street forms the spine of Bundaberg Central's activity, lined with shops, cafes, and services dating back to the late 1800s. The suburb offers a walkable urban core surrounded by Bundaberg's diverse residential neighbourhoods, and is well connected to the broader region through the Bundaberg train station nearby and regional bus services. The wider Bundaberg area is famous for its sugarcane industry, rum distillery, and as the birthplace of Bert Hinkler, all of which are accessible from the city centre.

Bundaberg Central falls under postcode 4670 and is governed by the Bundaberg Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hinkler, while state elections fall under the Burnett electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4670
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Bundaberg
Federal Electorate
Hinkler
State Electorate
Burnett
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-24.89°, 152.30°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
1.27 km²
Population Density
128 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4670

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4670, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,872
Median 2023–24
$50,723
▲ 21.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$63,074

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4670; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bundaberg Station
0.5 km
6 min

Bus Services

  • Multiple Dunn's Bus Services routes — Bundaberg suburbs 15–30 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
366 km
By Train
~4.5 hr on Tilt Train to Brisbane Roma Street
By Car (Peak)
4 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hr

🛣️ Bruce Highway south via Maryborough and Gympie

Walkability Very Walkable

Compact CBD with most services accessible on foot

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
162
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Bundaberg Local Government Area, which contains Bundaberg Central. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
490 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
238.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 120.4%
Non-FV assault
670.3 / 100k
2yr Down 26.5% 10yr Up 64.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
8.3 / 100k
2yr Down 21.2% 10yr Stable
Steal from vehicle
364.3 / 100k
2yr Down 25.6% 10yr Up 14.8%
View all offence categories for Bundaberg →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bundaberg Central the CBD of Bundaberg? +

Yes, Bundaberg Central is the central business district of Bundaberg City, serving as the commercial, civic, and cultural hub of the wider Bundaberg Region.

How far is Bundaberg Central from Brisbane? +

Bundaberg Central is approximately 366 kilometres north of Brisbane, roughly a 4–4.5 hour drive or a 4.5 hour Tilt Train journey.

What is Bundaberg famous for? +

Bundaberg is famous for its sugarcane industry, Bundaberg Rum, the Mon Repos turtle sanctuary, and as the birthplace of aviation pioneer Bert Hinkler.

Is there a train to Bundaberg Central? +

Yes, Bundaberg Station is about 500 metres from the centre of Bundaberg Central and is served by Queensland Rail's Tilt Train and Spirit of Queensland services to Brisbane.

Is Bundaberg Central a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bundaberg Central is part of the Bundaberg LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Bundaberg Central? +

Bundaberg Central had a population of 162 at the 2021 Census.