Bucca
QLD 4670 • Rest of QLD
About Bucca
Bucca is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region of Queensland, located approximately 31 kilometres west of Bundaberg CBD and 366 kilometres north of Brisbane. With a population of just 1,063 spread across 188 square kilometres, it is a sparsely settled agricultural area with a median age of 47. The locality sits along the Kolan River and was historically a sugar cane farming district, with a rich agricultural heritage dating back to the late 1800s. The name is believed to derive from an Aboriginal word.
Life in Bucca revolves around farming and the rural lifestyle, with sugar cane, macadamia nuts, and cattle being the primary agricultural activities. The area offers a peaceful country setting with large acreage properties and bushland. Residents enjoy the quiet lifestyle while being within a 30-minute drive of Bundaberg for shopping, medical services, and schools. The nearby Kolan River provides opportunities for fishing and recreation. Bucca appeals to those seeking affordable rural living with a strong sense of community.
Bucca falls under postcode 4670 and is governed by Bundaberg Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Burnett electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Bundaberg CBD
🛣️ No public transport available; car essential. Bundaberg has rail connections to Brisbane (approx 5 hrs) and Rockhampton
Rural locality with no footpaths or local shops; car required for all services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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371 Avondale Road
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591 Bargara Road
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33 Scotland Street
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Marks Street
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Mount Perry Road
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18 Walters Street
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4334 Goodwood Road
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Twyford Street
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Branyan Drive
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13 Crofton Street
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234 Ashfield Road
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Dr Mays Road
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Maryborough Street
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Bargara Road
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George Street
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George Street
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Burnett Heads Road
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Breusch Road
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14 Gooburrum Road
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Boundary Street
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754 Pine Creek Road
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 36
- 2. New Zealand 26
- 3. Scotland 14
- 4. Germany 10
- 5. Thailand 5
- 6. Cambodia 4
- 7. South Africa 4
- 8. United States 4
- 9. Chile 3
- 10. Netherlands 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)