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Watalgan

QLD 4670 • Queensland

38
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
53.77 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Watalgan

Watalgan is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region of Queensland, situated in the broad agricultural hinterland south-west of Bundaberg city. The locality is sparsely populated, with residents primarily engaged in farming activities across the region's fertile cane and mixed-produce land. Watalgan shares the 4670 postcode with Bundaberg and several surrounding rural localities, all administered by Bundaberg Regional Council. Like many localities in the Bundaberg hinterland, Watalgan is quiet and largely undeveloped beyond its agricultural function.

Life in Watalgan revolves around the land, with sugarcane farming and broader horticultural industries forming the backbone of the local economy. The locality is within easy reach of Bundaberg city, which provides all essential services including hospitals, shopping, schools, and transport links. The broader Bundaberg region is celebrated for its rum distillery, Mon Repos turtle rookery, and access to the Great Barrier Reef through the Coral Sea at Bargara. Watalgan suits those seeking a peaceful rural setting within commuting distance of a well-serviced regional city.

Watalgan 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
53.77 km²
Population Density
1 /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
18 km
Not walkable

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
365 km
By Train
Train from Bundaberg Station to Brisbane Roma Street ~4.5 hrs
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 4 hrs via Bruce Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 3.5–4 hrs

🛣️ Car essential locally; Bundaberg is the nearest service hub ~18 km away

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no public transport or footpaths; vehicle required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
38
▲ 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 Watalgan. 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

Where is Watalgan QLD? +

Watalgan is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region of Queensland, located in the agricultural hinterland near Bundaberg city, administered by Bundaberg Regional Council.

What is the postcode for Watalgan? +

Watalgan uses postcode 4670, which it shares with Bundaberg and surrounding rural localities in South-East Queensland.

What farming occurs around Watalgan? +

The Watalgan area is primarily used for sugarcane farming and broad-acre agriculture, typical of the Bundaberg Region which is one of Queensland's most productive horticultural areas.

Is Watalgan a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Watalgan 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 Watalgan? +

Watalgan had a population of 38 at the 2021 Census.