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Bundaberg Central

QLD 4670 • Queensland

162
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
1.27 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
HistoricMulticulturalAffordable

About Bundaberg Central

Bundaberg Central is the heart of the City of Bundaberg, serving as the central business district for one of Queensland's largest regional cities, located approximately 366 kilometres north of Brisbane. Despite its modest resident population of 162 (2021 Census), the suburb is the commercial, civic, and cultural hub of the wider Bundaberg region, home to government offices, retail precincts, restaurants, and heritage buildings along its main streets.

Bourbong Street forms the spine of Bundaberg Central's activity, lined with shops, cafes, and services dating back to the late 1800s. The suburb offers a walkable urban core surrounded by Bundaberg's diverse residential neighbourhoods, and is well connected to the broader region through the Bundaberg train station nearby and regional bus services. The wider Bundaberg area is famous for its sugarcane industry, rum distillery, and as the birthplace of Bert Hinkler, all of which are accessible from the city centre.

Bundaberg Central falls under postcode 4670 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Burnett electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4670
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Hinkler
State Electorate
Burnett
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-24.89°, 152.30°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
1.27 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bundaberg Station
0.5 km
6 min

Bus Services

  • Multiple Dunn's Bus Services routes — Bundaberg suburbs 15–30 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
366 km
By Train
~4.5 hr on Tilt Train to Brisbane Roma Street
By Car (Peak)
4 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hr

🛣️ Bruce Highway south via Maryborough and Gympie

Walkability Very Walkable

Compact CBD with most services accessible on foot

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
162
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bundaberg Central the CBD of Bundaberg? +

Yes, Bundaberg Central is the central business district of Bundaberg City, serving as the commercial, civic, and cultural hub of the wider Bundaberg Region.

How far is Bundaberg Central from Brisbane? +

Bundaberg Central is approximately 366 kilometres north of Brisbane, roughly a 4–4.5 hour drive or a 4.5 hour Tilt Train journey.

What is Bundaberg famous for? +

Bundaberg is famous for its sugarcane industry, Bundaberg Rum, the Mon Repos turtle sanctuary, and as the birthplace of aviation pioneer Bert Hinkler.

Is there a train to Bundaberg Central? +

Yes, Bundaberg Station is about 500 metres from the centre of Bundaberg Central and is served by Queensland Rail's Tilt Train and Spirit of Queensland services to Brisbane.