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Bundaberg South Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Bundaberg South Compares
Bundaberg South vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Bundaberg South | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $978 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,083 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 37 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 10.5% +QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Bundaberg South (4670) is a coastal town in regional Queensland. It lies around 296 km from Brisbane by road. The locality is part of the Bundaberg statistical area. It is administered by Bundaberg.
According to the 2021 Census, Bundaberg South has a population of 3,494 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $978, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 10.5%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 279 (8.0% of residents).
Housing in Bundaberg South includes a median weekly rent of $250, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,083, with 1,462 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 60.9% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Bundaberg South scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Bundaberg South include Bundaberg State High School and Bundaberg South State School.
Bundaberg South is part of the Bundaberg statistical area in Queensland.
Bundaberg South Details
| Postcode | 4670 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 3,494 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $978/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $596/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,083 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Population Density | 1546/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,462 |
| Australian Citizens | 79.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 279 (8.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -24.8713247 |
| Longitude | 152.3594493 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 296 km |
| Region (SA4) | Wide Bay |
| Area (SA3) | Bundaberg |
| Local Government | Bundaberg |
| Federal Electorate | Hinkler |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 564 (16.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 490 (14.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 995 (28.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 860 (24.6%) |
| 65+ years | 577 (16.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 407 (11.6%) |
| Asthma | 372 (10.6%) |
| Diabetes | 225 (6.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 178 (5.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 136 (3.9%) |
| Cancer | 110 (3.1%) |
| Dementia | 19 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 220 (15.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 644 (45.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 383 (26.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 180 (12.6%) |
Schools in Bundaberg South
Suburbs Near Bundaberg South
Same Postcode (4670)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.