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Bundaberg North has an estimated 5,880 residents, up from 5,563 at the 2021 Census — a change of 317 people, or 5.7%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 64.0% of that increase. That puts 399 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on evaluation of ABS updates for the region and address confirmations by AreaSearch, the suburb of Bundaberg North has an estimated 5,880 residents as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 317 individuals (5.7%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 5,563 citizens. This shift is calculated from a local population of 5,868, estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release and post-Census address validations. The population density stands at 398 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and potential for future building. Recent growth was driven mostly by interstate arrivals, who represented approximately 64.0% of the overall population rise.
AreaSearch uses ABS and Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For areas missing this data and periods past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (utilising 2021 data) are used. Because these state figures omit age splits, AreaSearch redistributes growth across cohorts using weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data. Demographic trends suggest the suburb of Bundaberg North will experience growth slightly under the national regional median, with a projected addition of 404 individuals by 2041, representing a 6.7% expansion over 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
25 new dwellings have been approved in Bundaberg North over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 0.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals, the suburb of Bundaberg North averages approximately 5 dwelling approvals annually, totaling 25 approved homes between FY-21 and FY-25, and 2 approvals during FY-26. With 12.5 residents moving to the area for every finished home over the FY-21 to FY-25 period, construction is failing to match demand. This deficit typically intensifies buyer competition and elevates prices, with new homes averaging an expected construction cost of $579,000, showing a developer focus on high-end properties. Non-residential approvals amounted to $208,000 this financial year, pointing to a mainly residential trend.
Construction activity in the suburb of Bundaberg North is low, tracking 86.0% below the regional Queensland average per capita. Such limited supply generally supports demand and valuations for existing housing stock. This volume is also below the national average, reflecting the established layout of the suburb and potential zoning constraints. Recent approvals consist entirely of standalone houses, preserving the classic low-density feel suited for families. Developers are building standalone houses at a higher rate than the existing census proportion of 73.0%, showing steady demand for traditional housing. The ratio of 1955 residents for every single approved dwelling underscores the quiet development pace. Projections indicate the suburb of Bundaberg North will add 392 residents by 2041. If building rates do not increase, housing supply is unlikely to meet this population growth, which may heighten buyer competition and support upward price trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bundaberg North, worth an estimated $125 million. A further 19 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.54 billion. 10 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and environmental & disaster management. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives influence area growth. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects expected to influence the suburb of Bundaberg North, with key developments including Edenbrook Estate, Belle Eden Estate Extensions, Young Street Residential Subdivision, and Bundaberg Solar Farm.
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Belle Eden Estate Extensions
Two residential development sites adjacent to the existing Belle Eden Estate. The 23-hectare northern site is located on the Bundaberg Ring Road and will yield over 150 home sites. The 34-hectare southern site will yield over 300 home sites. Both developments are undergoing final approval stages and will provide a total of 450 dwellings.
Young Street Residential Subdivision
Approved residential subdivision on a 12.4 ha site delivering 121 lots ranging from approximately 600 to 941 sqm. The site features a reconfiguration-of-lot approval with an operational works phase.
Edenbrook Estate
Premium master-planned residential community by Santalucia Corporation in Norville, Bundaberg. Offering large lots from 740m2 to 1,080m2 with 23m average frontages, fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) internet, underground power and town water. Stages 2 and 3 are now sold out, with Stage 4 approvals currently underway. The estate is located minutes from major shopping centres, schools, childcare, and dining precincts, and has been recognised as one of Bundaberg's most desirable addresses.
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.
Bundaberg Integrated Transport Strategy
A joint strategy by the Department of Transport and Main Roads and Bundaberg Regional Council to plan for the future transport needs of the Bundaberg region, covering public transport, active transport, roads, and freight.
Brookfield Estate
Master planned residential land estate in Ashfield, Bundaberg by Santalucia Corporation. Current release Stage 2C is selling with 15 fully serviced lots (approx 787 to 865 sqm), rock free and easy to build, with wide 21m and 22m frontages, established surrounding homes and quick access to the Bundaberg Ring Rd.
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.
New Social Housing in Avoca, Bundaberg
Two-stage modular social housing development delivering 46 homes for Queenslanders experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Stage 1 comprising 6 family homes has been completed and occupied. Stage 2 comprising 40 apartments across seven two-storey and two three-storey buildings is now under construction after commencing in late 2025, with completion and tenant occupation expected during mid 2026. The development includes 7-star energy efficient modular homes, communal open space, accessible design and is managed by the Bundaberg Housing Service Centre.
2,569 residents of Bundaberg North are employed, from a labour force of 2,707. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 53.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,791, about 81% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Bundaberg North has a mixed workforce of white-collar and blue-collar workers, with a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of 5.1%, and an estimated job growth of 9.5% over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,569, while the unemployment rate was 1.2% higher than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%. Participation in the workforce is relatively low at 53.7% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data shows only 5.0% of the workforce worked from home, though this was during a period affected by pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and agriculture, forestry & fishing. The agricultural sector is highly represented, employing workers at 2.2 times the Regional Qld average. Conversely, professional & technical services comprise just 2.4% of local jobs compared to 5.1% regionally. Comparison of the Census working population against resident counts indicates limited local job opportunities. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the year ending March 2026, local employment grew by 9.5% and the labor force expanded by 5.1%, resulting in a 3.8 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld experienced employment growth of 0.1%, labor force growth of 0.3%, and an unemployment rise of 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia projections from May-25 offer guidance on future local labor demand. Applying these national projections—which forecast overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years—to the local industry profile suggests employment in the suburb of Bundaberg North could grow by 6.0% over five years and 13.1% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bundaberg North is $937 a week (about $49,000 a year), with median personal income at $548 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $40,447 a year against an average of $49,979. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO statistics from financial year 2023 show that income levels in the suburb of Bundaberg North are below national benchmarks, with a median of $40,447 and an average of $49,979, compared to Regional Qld medians of $53,146 and averages of $66,593. Adjusted for a 11.36% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, March 2026 estimates stand at roughly $45,042 for the median and $55,657 for the average. Based on the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the area rank between the 1st and 6th percentiles nationally.
The most common weekly income bracket is $400 - 799, containing 34.5% of residents (2,028 people), whereas the metropolitan area is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 31.7%. Lower-income households are common, with 43.2% earning under $800 weekly, highlighting local affordability issues. Mortgage and rental costs consume a large share of earnings, leaving just 84.3% of income remaining, which ranks in the 4th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bundaberg North had 2,313 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 73% detached houses and 23% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $280 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month. Rent absorbs 29.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Bundaberg North consisted of 72.9% standalone houses and 27.1% alternative dwellings, such as apartments and semi-detached options. This compares to Regional Qld averages of 76.4% and 23.6% respectively. Fully owned properties accounted for 45.2% of homes, exceeding regional levels, while mortgaged homes made up 20.9% and rentals represented 34.0%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,083 and the median weekly rent was $280, both below Regional Qld figures of $1,655 and $345. Locally, mortgage payments are lower than the national average of $1,863, and rents are below the Australian figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bundaberg North counted 2,313 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,445 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise 63.0% of local households in the suburb of Bundaberg North, consisting of 32.4% couples without children, 15.8% couples with children, and 13.3% single-parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 37.0%, with lone-person households at 33.5% and group arrangements at 3.6%. The median household size is 2.2 residents, which is smaller than the Regional Qld median of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.9% of adults in Bundaberg North hold a university qualification, including 7.7% with a bachelor degree and 1.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 91% of areas nationally. A further 31.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 973 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 955 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels show that 9.9% of residents in the suburb of Bundaberg North hold university qualifications, below the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are held by 7.7% of the population, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.3% and graduate diplomas at 0.9%. Vocational education is common, with 39.5% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.0% and certificates at 31.5%. A total of 24.9% of the local population is enrolled in study, with primary students representing 9.6%, secondary students making up 7.6%, and tertiary students accounting for 2.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Bundaberg North means driving: households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Bundaberg North contains 20 active public transport stops served by bus routes. These stops are connected to 2 distinct routes that provide 34 weekly trips. Transport access is convenient, with dwellings situated an average of 360 meters from the nearest stop. Private cars remain the primary commute method for 95% of workers. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.1 cars per household, below the regional average. A small share of 5.0% of the workforce worked from home, according to 2021 Census data collected during pandemic conditions.
Local transit routes average 4 daily trips, which translates to roughly 1 weekly service per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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55.6% of residents in Bundaberg North report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 93% of areas nationally. 12.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Mortality and chronic illness statistics indicate clear health challenges in the suburb of Bundaberg North, affecting multiple age groups. Private health insurance coverage is low, with approximately 47% of residents (~2,764 people) covered, compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent issues, affecting 12.9% and 10.7% of residents. Locally, 55.6% of people reported no chronic conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Chronic illness rates are elevated among working-age residents. Residents aged 65 and older represent 30.8% of the population (1,811 people), which is higher than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%.
Health rankings for seniors are similar to those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bundaberg North is largely Australian-born, at 86.7% of residents, with 5.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.7%) and Australian (28.9%). 4.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures are below average in the suburb of Bundaberg North, where 87.2% of residents hold Australian citizenship, 86.7% were born locally, and 94.5% speak only English at home. Christianity is the main religion, practiced by 52.1% of the population. Judaism is represented by 0.1% of residents, matching the Regional Qld proportion of 0.1%. The primary ancestries recorded in the suburb of Bundaberg North are English at 32.7%, Australian at 28.9%, and Scottish at 8.3%. Other backgrounds include German at 6.3% (compared to 4.7% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 4.2% (compared to 3.9%), and Samoan at 0.2% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bundaberg North is 48, older than 90% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 24.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 48, the suburb of Bundaberg North has an older population profile than Regional Qld at 41 and the national median of 38. The 75 - 84 age group accounts for 12.4% of residents, which is higher than in Regional Qld and above the national share of 6.1%, while the 45 - 54 group is lower at 7.7%. Recent post-Census estimates indicate that the 25 to 34 age bracket increased from 11.6% to 13.0%, and the 35 to 44 bracket rose from 8.6% to 10.0%. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 10.0% to 7.7%, and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 10.5% to 8.6%.
By 2041, demographic shifts are expected to result in an 83% increase in the 85+ cohort (adding 215 people to reach 474 from 258). Residents aged 65 and over are projected to account for 63% of the total population increase, while the 45 to 54 and 5 to 14 groups are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bundaberg North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,563 at the 2021 Census → 5,880 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL30422). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.