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Bundaberg South, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Bundaberg South is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 3,222. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
3,222 Population 11/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$20,145 Median Income
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$20,145 median income, 10.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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About Bundaberg South

Bundaberg South is a suburb of Bundaberg in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Bundaberg South had a population of 3,494 people.

People

Population3,222
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density11/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$20,145
Per Capita$20,145
Unemployment10.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Ownership39.1%
Housing Units1,289

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population3,222
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates-24.8728°, 152.3599°
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$20,145
Median Age37.0 years

About Bundaberg South

Bundaberg South is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 3,222. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 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 South has a population of 3,222 with a density of 11 people per square mile, spread across 289.0 square miles. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,222
Total Population
11
People / sq mi
37.0yrs
Median Age
5% below Australia avg
289.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bundaberg South vs Australia Average

The median household income in Bundaberg South is $20,145, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,145 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $387, 73% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 306 business establishments.

Income: Bundaberg South vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$20,145
73% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,145
Avg Weekly Wage$387

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.5%
192% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)306

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bundaberg South is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 39.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,289 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,800
50% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$704
39% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership39.1%
Owner-Occupied39.1%
Renter-Occupied60.9%
Housing Units1,289

Property Tax

Climate in Bundaberg South

Bundaberg South 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 South 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 59 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

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area289.0 sq mi (748.4 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-24.8728°N, 152.3599°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 M4.9 107 km
Aug 13, 2016 111 km ENE of Agnes Water, Australia M4.6 127 km
Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 112 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 4 175 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 221 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 South 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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Schools in Bundaberg South

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bundaberg South State School — — — —
St John's Lutheran Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Bundaberg South

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 South

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

Libraries in Bundaberg South

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bundaberg Library0.0
Woodgate Beach Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bundaberg South

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmer's markets

Hotels in Bundaberg South

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Federal Backpackers
Tattersalls Hotel

Restaurants in Bundaberg South

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

G.P Witt's Traditional Fish & Chips

Cafes in Bundaberg South

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bundy Belle
Riot Cafe

Clinics in Bundaberg South

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aspire
Grace Skin & Vein Centrw
Total Sleep Carr

Dentists in Bundaberg South

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barolin Dental

Gas Stations in Bundaberg South

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Freedom Fuels
Shell
United Petroleum

Banks in Bundaberg South

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rabobank

Gyms in Bundaberg South

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

First Pilates Bundaberg

Breweries in Bundaberg South

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
384 North Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Bundaberg South

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bundaberg South

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

Treatment Centers in Bundaberg South

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Health First Bundaberg

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bundaberg South

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St John's Lutheran Church Bundaberg

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 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 South

What is the population of Bundaberg South?

Bundaberg South has a population of 3,222 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 289.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.0 years.

Is Bundaberg South expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,145, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,800 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $704 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bundaberg South?

Bundaberg South 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 South?

The job market in Bundaberg South faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $387. There are 306 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bundaberg South?

The median home value in Bundaberg South is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 39.1%.

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