Bundaberg North

QLD 4670 • Rest of QLD

5,563
Population (2021)
$28,496
Median Income
14.74 km²
Area
11m
Elevation
RegionalAffordableFamily-FriendlyRiverfrontSemi-Rural

About Bundaberg North

Bundaberg North is a residential suburb located on the northern bank of the Burnett River, approximately 3 kilometres north of the Bundaberg CBD in Queensland's Wide Bay-Burnett region. With a population of around 5,563 (2021 Census), the suburb offers an affordable, laid-back lifestyle typical of regional Queensland. The community has a mix of established families, retirees, and working professionals, with a median taxable income around $41,900. The area features a blend of older character homes and newer developments spread across its generous 14.7 square kilometre footprint.

Bundaberg North provides residents with a relaxed, semi-rural atmosphere while remaining close to all essential services. The suburb has numerous parks covering over 10% of its total area, local shops, and easy access to the wider Bundaberg retail and medical precinct. The nearby Burnett River offers recreational fishing and waterside walking paths. It's particularly popular with families and retirees seeking affordable housing in a friendly community, with the Bundaberg region also renowned for its proximity to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, Mon Repos turtle rookery, and world-class rum distillery.

Bundaberg North falls under postcode 4670 and is governed by Bundaberg Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bundaberg electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4670
Urban Area
Bundaberg - City
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-24.85°, 152.34°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
14.74 km²
Elevation
11m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bundaberg Railway Station
3.5 km
42 min

Bus Services

  • Duffy's City Buses (various local routes) — Bundaberg CBD, Bargara, Burnett Heads 10-25 min

Commute to Bundaberg CBD

Distance
3.5 km
By Train
N/A (no local commuter rail)
By Bus
10-15 min
By Car (Peak)
8 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 min

🛣️ Limited public transport; most residents rely on private vehicles. Long-distance rail to Brisbane takes approximately 5-6 hours.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Bundaberg North is a spread-out, semi-rural suburb where most errands require a car. Some local shops and amenities are accessible on foot in the more central parts of the suburb.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$280
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,083
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
49 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,451
Census 2021
5,563
2.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$24,128
Income 2021
$28,496
18.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,450
Born Overseas 682

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 182
  • 2. New Zealand 99
  • 3. Malaysia 45
  • 4. Philippines 43
  • 5. Taiwan 35
  • 6. Scotland 31
  • 7. Netherlands 19
  • 8. Germany 18
  • 9. Thailand 16
  • 10. Japan 14
  • 11. India 13
  • 12. Italy 12
  • 13. United States 11
  • 14. China 10
  • 15. Indonesia 10

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,391
Australian 2,115
Scottish 603
Irish 554
German 462
Australian Aboriginal 304
Italian 120
Dutch 73
Chinese 68
Filipino 62

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,843
Both parents born in Australia
800
Both parents born overseas
466
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.9%
No Religion
40.5%
Buddhism
1.1%
Islam
0.9%
Hinduism
0.4%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
270 (4.9%)
5-14 years
582 (10.5%)
15-19 years
298 (5.4%)
20-24 years
304 (5.5%)
25-34 years
644 (11.6%)
35-44 years
477 (8.6%)
45-54 years
555 (10.0%)
55-64 years
726 (13.1%)
65-74 years
791 (14.2%)
75-84 years
688 (12.4%)
85+ years
224 (4.0%)

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