Bundaberg North - Gooburrum

Bundaberg North - Gooburrum is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Bundaberg North - Gooburrum's population is around 7,911 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 463 people (6.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,448 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,909 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 52 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 146 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Bundaberg North - Gooburrum's 6.2% growth since the census positions it within 2.9 percentage points of the Rest of Qld (9.1%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 63.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence, where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Anticipating future population dynamics, a population increase just below the median of locations outside of capital cities is expected, with the area expected to increase by 563 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 7.1% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Bundaberg North - Gooburrum when compared nationally

Bundaberg North - Gooburrum has experienced around 22 dwellings receiving development approval each year, with 113 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 2 so far in FY-26. Given an average of 5 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand significantly exceeds new supply, which usually results in price growth and increased buyer competition, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $392,000. Additionally, $2.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, suggesting a predominantly residential focus.

Relative to the rest of Qld, Bundaberg North - Gooburrum shows substantially reduced construction (53.0% below regional average per person). This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. This activity is similarly below the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. Meanwhile, recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (77.0% at Census), reflecting persistent strong demand for family homes amid densification trends. The estimated count of 492 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment.

Population forecasts indicate Bundaberg North - Gooburrum will gain 561 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Bundaberg North - Gooburrum has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 21 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Belle Eden Estate Extensions, Bundaberg Solar Farm, Brookfield Estate, and Edenbrook Estate, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Bundaberg North - Gooburrum has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Bundaberg North - Gooburrum possesses a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 5.2%, and 9.0% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 3,626 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.2% above Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%, and workforce participation lags significantly (55.9% compared to Regional Qld's 65.4%). Based on Census responses, a low 5.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and agriculture, forestry & fishing. The area shows particularly strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share of 2.2 times the regional level. Meanwhile, professional & technical services have a limited presence with 3.0% employment compared to 5.1% regionally. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 9.0% while the labour force increased by 8.8%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Regional Qld recorded employment growth of 0.7%, labour force growth of 1.0%, with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Bundaberg North - Gooburrum. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Bundaberg North - Gooburrum's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

The Bundaberg North - Gooburrum SA2's income level is below the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Bundaberg North - Gooburrum SA2's median income among taxpayers is $43,280 and the average income stands at $54,229, which compares to figures for Regional Qld's of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $47,569 (median) and $59,603 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Bundaberg North - Gooburrum all fall between the 4th and 8th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate the $400 - 799 earnings band captures 31.7% of the community (2,507 individuals), differing from patterns across the metropolitan region where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 31.7%. After housing, 86.2% of income remains, though this ranks at only the 6th percentile nationally.

Bundaberg North - Gooburrum is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Bundaberg North - Gooburrum, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 76.8% houses and 23.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Bundaberg North - Gooburrum was well beyond that of Regional Qld, at 48.0%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (23.7%) or rented (28.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Regional Qld average at $1,138, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $280, compared to Regional Qld's $1,655 and $345. Nationally, Bundaberg North - Gooburrum's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

Bundaberg North - Gooburrum features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 66.5% of all households, comprising 18.5% couples with children, 34.5% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 33.5%, with lone person households at 30.1% and group households comprising 3.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

Bundaberg North - Gooburrum faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (12.0%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 9.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 39.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (8.1%) and certificates (31.1%).

A substantial 24.5% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 8.9% in primary education, 8.3% in secondary education, and 2.7% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis reveals 21 active transport stops operating within Bundaberg North - Gooburrum, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 2 individual routes, collectively providing 34 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 665 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 95%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 5.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 4 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 1 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Bundaberg North - Gooburrum is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Critical health challenges are evident across Bundaberg North - Gooburrum, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A range of health conditions have marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~3,702 people). This compares to 52.5% across Regional Qld. The national average is 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 12.9% and 10.3% of residents, respectively, while 56.2% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 30.1% of residents aged 65 and over (2,380 people), which is higher than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Bundaberg North - Gooburrum is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Bundaberg North - Gooburrum was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 88.7% of its population being citizens, 87.4% born in Australia, and 95.0% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Bundaberg North - Gooburrum is Christianity, which makes up 54.6% of people in the area. This compares to 52.2% across Regional Qld.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Bundaberg North - Gooburrum are English, comprising 32.2% of the population, Australian, comprising 29.1% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 8.5% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: German is notably overrepresented at 6.8% of Bundaberg North - Gooburrum (vs 4.7% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 3.5% (vs 3.9%) and Maltese at 0.4% (vs 0.4%).

Bundaberg North - Gooburrum hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

With a median age of 48, Bundaberg North - Gooburrum is materially older than the Regional Qld figure of 41 as well as significantly higher than the national norm of 38. The 75 - 84 age group shows strong representation at 11.5% compared to Regional Qld, whereas the 5 - 14 cohort is less prevalent at 8.3%. This 75 - 84 concentration is well above the national 6.1%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 11.0% to 13.0% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 8.4% to 9.5%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 11.3% to 8.8% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 10.5% to 8.3%. By 2041, Bundaberg North - Gooburrum is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading the demographic shift, the 85+ group will grow by 83% (254 people), reaching 561 from 306. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 61% of projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 45 to 54 and 5 to 14 cohorts.