Waterloo
QLD 4673 • Queensland
About Waterloo
Waterloo is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region of Queensland, situated approximately 43 kilometres northwest of Bundaberg and around 394 kilometres north-northwest of Brisbane. With a 2021 population of 171 residents spread across 124 square kilometres, Waterloo is a sparsely settled agricultural area in the Queensland hinterland. The locality is characterised by cattle grazing, mixed farming, and the broad open landscapes typical of the Bundaberg region's inland areas. It falls within the state electorate of Burnett and the federal Division of Flynn.
Life in Waterloo centres on the quiet rhythms of rural Queensland, with residents typically travelling to Bundaberg for major shopping, healthcare, schooling, and entertainment. The Bundaberg region is renowned for its sugar cane farming, macadamia and avocado orchards, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef coastline at Bargara. Community facilities are limited locally, but the broader Bundaberg area provides a comprehensive range of services for the region. The area suits those who value wide open spaces, affordable rural land, and a genuine Queensland country lifestyle.
Waterloo falls under postcode 4673 and is governed by the Bundaberg Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Burnett electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4673
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4673 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 4673; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Residents drive to Bundaberg (43 km) for all services. The Bruce Highway provides the main road link south to Brisbane.
A rural locality with no local services. Private vehicles are essential for all daily needs, with Bundaberg serving as the regional centre.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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School Lane
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Bundaberg Local Government Area, which contains Waterloo. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.