Bundaberg South
QLD 4670 • Rest of QLD
About Bundaberg South
Bundaberg South is a compact residential suburb within the Bundaberg Regional Council area, located approximately 2.3 square kilometres in size and situated about 385 kilometres north of Brisbane. The suburb has a population of 3,494 with a median age of 37, and forms part of the wider Bundaberg urban area — a regional city known for its sugar cane industry and the iconic Bundaberg Rum distillery. Incomes are below the national average, with a median household income of $978 per week, reflecting the area's reliance on agriculture, trade, and service industries.
Residents of Bundaberg South enjoy easy access to central Bundaberg's shops, schools, and services, as well as the nearby Burnett River. The suburb's location within the broader city means essential amenities are within comfortable reach, and Bundaberg's train station — on the North Coast line connecting to Brisbane and Rockhampton — provides an intercity travel option. The area is popular with families, first-home buyers, and retirees attracted by Queensland's warm climate and significantly more affordable property prices compared to south-east Queensland coastal centres.
Bundaberg South falls under postcode 4670 and is governed by Bundaberg Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bundaberg electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Dunn's Bus Service (local routes) — Bundaberg CBD and suburbs 10-20 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Bundaberg is a self-contained regional city; most residents work locally; Bruce Highway connects south to Brisbane
Some errands can be done on foot given proximity to central Bundaberg; a car is needed for larger shopping
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
137 state housing + 25 community housing dwellings (ABS 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 86
- 2. Philippines 51
- 3. Nepal 47
- 4. New Zealand 43
- 5. Thailand 43
- 6. India 36
- 7. South Korea 36
- 8. Malaysia 32
- 9. Taiwan 32
- 10. China 23
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)