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Population
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
Bundaberg North - Gooburrum's population is 7,953 as of May 2026. This figure shows an increase of 505 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 7,448. The growth is inferred from ABS data: 7,935 in June 2025 and 56 new addresses validated post-Census. The population density is 147 persons per square kilometer. Since the Census, Bundaberg North - Gooburrum's growth rate of 6.8% is close to its SA3 area's rate of 9.1%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 54.5% of recent population gains.
AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings using ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Future population dynamics anticipate an increase just below the median of locations outside capital cities. Based on latest annual ERP population numbers, Bundaberg North - Gooburrum is expected to increase by 456 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 5.5% over the 16 years.
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Development
Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Bundaberg North - Gooburrum when compared nationally
Bundaberg North - Gooburrum has seen approximately 22 dwellings granted development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25113 homes received approval, with a further 4 approved so far in FY-26. Each year, an average of 5 new residents per dwelling constructed has been recorded between FY-21 and FY-25.
This indicates significant demand exceeding supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $392,000. In the current financial year, $2.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting a primarily residential focus. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Bundaberg North - Gooburrum exhibits reduced construction activity, with 53.0% fewer approvals per person than the regional average. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties.
The area's development activity is also below the national average, suggesting its established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent building activity comprises exclusively 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 despite densification trends. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 492 people, indicating a quiet, low-activity development environment. Population forecasts suggest Bundaberg North - Gooburrum will gain 438 residents by 2041 (based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.
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Development applications around Bundaberg North - Gooburrum
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Infrastructure
Bundaberg North - Gooburrum has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones are Belle Eden Estate Extensions, Bundaberg Solar Farm, Brookfield Estate, and Edenbrook Estate. The following details those most relevant.
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New Bundaberg Hospital
The $1.2 billion New Bundaberg Hospital is a major greenfield development featuring a six-storey clinical building with over 400 beds. The facility includes an expanded emergency department, a rooftop helipad, mental health units, and teaching spaces. It serves as the centerpiece of the Bundaberg Health and Enterprise Precinct, aimed at providing level 5 health services to the growing Wide Bay region while mitigating flood risks associated with the existing hospital site.
Bundaberg Civic and Cultural Arts Precinct
Bundaberg Regional Council's long-term civic and cultural arts precinct vision for the Bundaberg CBD. The concept includes new and reinvigorated cultural arts infrastructure, including a new regional art gallery and a 750-seat performing arts centre, along with public realm upgrades linking civic, cultural, retail and riverfront areas. Current Council updates indicate the 2019 CBD design is being reviewed and rescoped for staged delivery within available financial capacity, with priorities including event space, shade, parking, outdoor dining and CBD activation.
Bundaberg East Levee
A $174.7 million flood resilience project featuring a 1.7 km concrete levee along the Burnett River southern bank. The infrastructure includes floodgates, flood doors, and pump stations at Saltwater and Distillery Creeks, designed to protect over 600 properties in Bundaberg East, South, and the CBD from 1% AEP flood events. Recent milestones include the appointment of SMEC and CDM Smith as design consultants and the completion of detailed flood modelling. The project is currently in the detailed design phase following the 2024 Ministerial Infrastructure Designation process.
The Gateway Marina - Burnett Heads
A $250 million integrated master-planned marina village at Burnett Heads Boat Harbour. The project features a 318-berth state-of-the-art marina, a 24-hour fuel dock, and a waterfront residential community comprising 134 dwellings including the Musgrave and Elliot residences. The development includes boutique retail, restaurants, cafes, and public boardwalks. Following a director dispute and the appointment of receivers from HLB Mann Judd in early 2024, the project and its 7.26ha land/7.58ha wet lease assets were marketed for sale by Colliers. As of early 2026, the project remains in a pre-construction stage pending the commencement of works by a new owner or successor.
Bundaberg Aquatic Centre
A state-of-the-art year-round aquatic facility featuring a covered 50m FINA-standard 10-lane competition pool, an indoor 25m lap pool, a heated program/hydrotherapy pool with accessible ramp entry, multipurpose rooms, Reformer Pilates studio, cafe, and equitable access features including ramps, lifts, and hoists. Co-located with the Bundaberg Multiplex to form a high-performance sports precinct. Includes sustainability features such as solar arrays, hybrid heating, and rainwater harvesting. Provides fitness, education, therapy, competition, and recreation opportunities for all ages and abilities, with approximately 165 parking spaces.
Bundaberg Solar Farm
A 100 MW solar photovoltaic farm located in the Bundaberg region, approximately 360 kilometers north of Brisbane. The facility features 168,399 solar modules installed across 146 hectares and is expected to have a 25-year lifespan. The project will generate approximately 200 GWh of clean energy annually, enough to power around 36,000 homes and offset 104,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions each year. Construction is being delivered by Monford Group as EPC contractor, with commercial operation expected to commence in Q3-Q4 2025. The project includes a Power Purchase Agreement with Telstra for 153 GWh per annum.
Belle Eden Estate Extensions
Two development sites: 23-hectare northern site for 150+ home sites (380 population) and 34-hectare southern site for 300+ home sites (750 population). Currently in final approval stages.
Edenbrook Estate
Premium master-planned residential community by Santalucia Corporation. Lots from 740m2-1,080m2 with 23m average frontages. Features high-speed internet, proximity to shopping, schools, and childcare facilities.
Employment
Bundaberg North - Gooburrum has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks
Bundaberg North - Gooburrum has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Key sectors include essential services, with an unemployment rate of 5.2%. Over the past year, employment grew by 9.0%.
As of December 2025, there are 3626 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 6.2%, which is 1.2% higher than Regional Queensland's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation stands at 56.0%, significantly lower than Regional Queensland's 64.5%. Census data shows that only 5.5% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and agriculture, forestry & fishing.
The area has a strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share of 2.2 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services have limited presence at 3.0%, compared to Regional Queensland's 5.1%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 9.0% while labour force grew by 8.8%, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. Regional Queensland recorded employment growth of 0.7%, labour force growth of 1.0%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that over five years, national employment will expand by 6.6% and by 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bundaberg North - Gooburrum's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.3% over ten years.
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Income
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis
The Bundaberg North - Gooburrum SA2's median income among taxpayers is $43,280 in financial year 2023. The average income stands at $54,229 during the same period. These figures are lower than those for Regional Qld, which are $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $48,197 (median) and $60,389 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Bundaberg North - Gooburrum all fall between the 4th and 8th percentiles nationally. The income bracket of $400 - 799 captures 31.7% of the community (2,521 individuals), differing from metropolitan regions where the $1,500 - 2,999 band dominates with 31.7%. After housing costs, 86.2% of income remains, ranking at only the 6th percentile nationally.
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Housing
Bundaberg North - Gooburrum is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Dwelling structure in Bundaberg North - Gooburrum, as evaluated at the 2016 Census, comprised 76.8% houses and 23.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bundaberg North - Gooburrum was at 48.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 23.7% and rented dwellings at 28.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,138, below Regional Qld's average of $1,655. Median weekly rent in the area was $280, compared to Regional Qld's $345. Nationally, Bundaberg North - Gooburrum's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Bundaberg North - Gooburrum features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households constitute 66.5% of all households, including 18.5% couples with children, 34.5% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 33.5%, with lone person households at 30.1% and group households making up 3.3%. The median household size is 2.3 people, smaller than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5.
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Local Schools & Education
Bundaberg North - Gooburrum faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally
The area's university qualification rate is 12.0%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 9.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 39.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them; advanced diplomas account for 8.1% while certificates make up 31.1%. A total of 24.5% of the population is engaged in formal education, including 8.9% in primary, 8.3% in secondary, and 2.7% in tertiary education.
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.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
The analysis of public transportation in Bundaberg North - Gooburrum indicates that there are currently 21 operational transport stops in the area. These stops primarily serve buses operating along two distinct routes, collectively facilitating 34 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is considered limited, with residents typically residing 665 meters away from their nearest transport stop. Predominantly a residential region, most inhabitants commute outward, with private cars being the primary mode of transportation at 95%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling in the area, which is below the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, only 5.5% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
The service frequency across all routes averages approximately four trips per day, resulting in about one weekly trip per individual stop.
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Health
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, as assessed by AreaSearch's mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A range of health conditions impact both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~3,722 people), compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%.
The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 12.9% and 10.3% of residents respectively. 56.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 29.9% of residents aged 65 and over (2,377 people), 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.
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Cultural Diversity
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, as per the 2016 Census, had a cultural diversity index below average. It was reported that 88.7% of its population were Australian citizens, with 87.4% born in Australia and 95.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Bundaberg North - Gooburrum, making up 54.6% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Queensland.
In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups were English (32.2%), Australian (29.1%), and Scottish (8.5%). Notably, German ancestry was overrepresented at 6.8%, compared to 4.7% regionally. Australian Aboriginal ancestry was reported at 3.5%, slightly lower than the regional average of 3.9%. Maltese ancestry was present at 0.4%, similar to the regional figure of 0.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
Bundaberg North - Gooburrum hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide
Bundaberg North - Gooburrum has a median age of 48, which is higher than Regional Qld's figure of 41 and significantly above the national norm of 38. The 75-84 age group makes up 11.7% of its population, compared to Regional Qld's figure, while the 5-14 cohort comprises 8.8%. This 75-84 concentration is well above the national average of 6.1%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 35-44 age group has grown from 8.4% to 9.9%, and the 25-34 cohort increased from 11.0% to 12.4%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has declined from 11.3% to 8.8%, and the 5-14 group dropped from 10.5% to 8.8%. By 2041, Bundaberg North - Gooburrum is projected to experience notable shifts in its age composition. Leading this demographic shift, the 85+ group will grow by 80%, reaching 544 people from a starting point of 301. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 61% of projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 45-54 and 5-14 age cohorts.