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Bundaberg, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Bundaberg is a mid-size city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 73,747. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.4 /5.0
A Great
73,747 Population 255/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$65,058 Median Income
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,058 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,000 home value, $690/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population73,747
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density255/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,058
Per Capita$65,058
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$138,000
Rent$690
Ownership66.0%
Housing Units29,499

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population73,747
Population Density255 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates-24.8662°, 152.3479°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation26.3 inches (667 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$65,058
Median Age37.5 years

About Bundaberg

Bundaberg is a mid-size city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 73,747. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Bundaberg has a population of 73,747 with a density of 255 people per square mile, spread across 289.0 square miles. The median age is 37.5 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

73,747
Total Population
255
People / sq mi
37.5yrs
Median Age
4% below Australia avg
289.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bundaberg vs Australia Average

The median household income in Bundaberg is $65,058, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,058 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,251, 13% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 83 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Income: Bundaberg vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$65,058
13% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$65,058
Avg Weekly Wage$1,251

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)83

Business (County)

Restaurants30
Healthcare12
Retail12

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bundaberg is $138,000, 51% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $690 (41% below the national average of $1,163). 66.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 29,499 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$138,000
51% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$690
41% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.0%
Owner-Occupied66.0%
Renter-Occupied34.0%
Housing Units29,499

Property Tax

Climate in Bundaberg

Bundaberg has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.1°C), the coldest is Jul (16.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 922 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 21.4° / 30.7° 135.7
Feb 26.1°C / 79°F 21.7° / 30.5° 164.8
Mar 25°C / 77°F 20.4° / 29.5° 106.5
Apr 22.7°C / 73°F 17.6° / 27.8° 45.3
May 19.8°C / 68°F 14.5° / 25.2° 64.2
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 12° / 22.9° 55.6
Jul 16.8°C / 62°F 10.7° / 22.8° 24.9
Aug 17.5°C / 64°F 11.1° / 23.9° 32.0
Sep 20.1°C / 68°F 14.1° / 26.1° 38.2
Oct 22°C / 72°F 16.7° / 27.4° 69.8
Nov 24°C / 75°F 19° / 29° 73.1
Dec 25.3°C / 78°F 20.6° / 30° 111.9
Bundaberg has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average71.1°F
32% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area289.0 sq mi (748.4 km²)
Population Density255/sq mi
Coordinates-24.8662°N, 152.3479°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.54"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 13, 2016.

Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 106 km
Aug 13, 2016 111 km ENE of Agnes Water, Australia M4.6 127 km
Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Marcia (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 173 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 222 km
1980 Simon Category 2 159 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 6.4 in
February 79°F (26°C) 6.5 in Warmest, Wettest
March 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
April 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Coldest
July 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
August 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in
November 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
December 78°F (26°C) 4.9 in

Bundaberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 63°F in June to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (1.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Bundaberg

Institution Type Founded Website
Bundaberg Wide Bay TAFE College - Visit →
Central Queensland University - Bundaberg Campus University - ,

Schools in Bundaberg

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bundaberg Central State Primary School - - - -
St. Joseph's Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bundaberg

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Bundy good times and greatest hits, greatest hits AAC 130 kbps
Gin Gin's Own 104.9 community MP3 128 kbps
CherbOURg Radio community, indigenous AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Bundaberg

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bert Hinkler House
Bundaberg Museum
Bundaberg Railway Museum
Fairymead House Museum
Hinkler Hall of Aviation

Libraries in Bundaberg

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bundaberg Library0.0
Woodgate Beach Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bundaberg

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmer's markets

Hotels in Bundaberg

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Globe Hotel
Railway hotel / Spotted Dog
Young Australian Hotel

Restaurants in Bundaberg

28 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bella Martino's
Big Mumma's Thai Cuisine
Bundy Sushi
China Dragon
Diamond Garden
Eastern Dragon
Hello
Kevin's
Les Chefs
Montezuma
Nodaji Sushi
Pappar'Delles
Petro's Chicken & Carvery
Pizza Hut
Platform 87
Rendezvous
Rivaaz Curry
Sabrosa Steakhouse
Spicy Tonight
Thai Rice
The Brewhouse Pizza Parlour
The Club
The Metro Hotel
Uncle Chan's
Vet's Taste
Viva Italia!
Yummy Star Noodles & Sushi
Zoo

Cafes in Bundaberg

20 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alowishus
C Bee's
Cake Garden
City Elements
Indulge
James's Place Cafe
Kelly's
Leaf n Bean
LK Cafe
McCafferty's
Melting Moments
Nourish Cafe
Oasis on Bourbong
Pacific Coffee Co
Rechemy
River Cruz
Royal Coffee House
Teaspoon
The Red Capsicum
Walla Street Cafe

Theatres in Bundaberg

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amphitheatre
Moncrief Entertainment Centre

Zoos in Bundaberg

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alexandra Park Zoo

Clinics in Bundaberg

9 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #359183687
Burnett Medical Centre
Family Practice at Hinkler
Gracie Dixon Centre
Linden Medical Centre
Nicolaides Pathology
QML Pathology
Queensland Sun
VanishInk

Dentists in Bundaberg

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #1203269982
Burnett Dental Centre
Burnett Dental Centre
Centre Point

Train Stations in Bundaberg

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bundaberg

Bus Stations in Bundaberg

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bundaberg Coach Station

Gas Stations in Bundaberg

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coles Express
Liberty
Mobil
Woolworths Petrol

Banks in Bundaberg

11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Auswide
Bendigo
Bendigo Bank
BOQ
Commonwealth Bank
Heritage
NAB
Suncorp
Suncorp
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Bundaberg

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bundaberg Plaza
Hinkler Central Shopping Centre

Gyms in Bundaberg

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dharma Connection
Snap Fitness

Breweries in Bundaberg

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
384 North Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Bundaberg

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bundaberg

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bundaberg AirportBDBMedium Airport
Hervey Bay AirportHVBMedium Airport
Agnes Water private Airport-Small Airport
Aquila Airfield-Small Airport
Biggenden Airport-Small Airport
Bully Yard private Airfield-Small Airport
Childers Airport-Small Airport
Gayndah AirportGAHSmall Airport
Maryborough AirportMBHSmall Airport
Monduran Airport-Small Airport
North Gregory/Elliott Field-Small Airport
Pacific Haven Airport-Small Airport
private airfield agnes waters-Small Airport
private airstrip agnes waters-Small Airport
private runway agnes waters-Small Airport
Toby's Gap Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bundaberg

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bundaberg Post Office

Treatment Centers in Bundaberg

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Health First Bundaberg

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bundaberg

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bundaberg Seventh Day Adventist Church
Bundaberg Uniting Church
Christ Church
Church of Jesus Christ
Holy Rosary Church
Pentecostals of Bundaberg

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

Around Bundaberg

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 22
Hospitals 5
Pharmacies 7
Restaurants 30
Cafes 20
Bars 3
Supermarkets 12
Banks 6
Museums 1
Parks 110
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Bundaberg

5 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (4)
  • • Kellys Beach
  • • Mon Repos Beach
  • • Nielson's Beach
  • • Oaks Beach
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • River

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bundaberg

What is the population of Bundaberg?

Bundaberg has a population of 73,747 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 255 people per square mile, spread across 289.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.5 years.

Is Bundaberg expensive to live in?

The median household income is $65,058, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $138,000 (51% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $690 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bundaberg?

Bundaberg has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches.

How is the job market in Bundaberg?

Bundaberg has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,251. There are 83 business establishments in the area, including 30 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Bundaberg?

The median home value in Bundaberg is $138,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $690. The homeownership rate is 66.0%.

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