Bungaban
QLD 4419 • Queensland
About Bungaban
Bungaban is a remote rural locality in Queensland's Western Downs Region, situated approximately 446 kilometres north-west of Brisbane and around 41 km north-east of Wandoan. Covering a vast 858 square kilometres, the area had a population of just 60 people at the 2021 census, reflecting its nature as a sparsely settled grazing district. The landscape is characterised by open eucalypt woodland, brigalow scrub, and extensive cattle and sheep stations. Bungaban falls under the federal Division of Maranoa and the state electoral district of Callide.
The locality is anchored by pastoral farming, with large cattle and sheep stations forming the economic backbone of the community. The historic Bungaban Station homestead, dating to around 1880, is a reminder of the area's long grazing heritage. Wandoan (approx 41 km south-west) is the nearest service town, providing a general store, school, fuel, and basic medical services. Life here suits those who value remote self-sufficiency, wide open spaces, and a genuine connection to the land.
Bungaban falls under postcode 4419 and is governed by the Western Downs Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Callide electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4419
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4419 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4419; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited school bus services — Wandoan ~40–50 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Extremely remote; car or small aircraft are the only practical transport options. Wandoan is the nearest service centre at ~41 km.
Deeply remote rural locality; all movement requires a vehicle; no footpaths, public transport, or walkable services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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2542 Grosmont Road
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49 North Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Western Downs Local Government Area, which contains Bungaban. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.