Bundaberg Central QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bundaberg Central, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Bundaberg Central QLD is 162 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bundaberg Central is $704 per week ($36,608 per year). Median rent in Bundaberg Central is $235 per week ($1,018 per month). Bundaberg Central has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Bundaberg Central has a population density of 128.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bundaberg Central is China. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bundaberg Central is $1,300.

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Bundaberg Central Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bundaberg Central Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$704/wk
$36,608 per year
#5420 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$235/wk
$1,018 per month
#6749 of 14,663
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Median Age
34years
4 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bundaberg Central Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.4% (94) Female 41.6% (67)

Population Density

128.0
people per km²
162 people · 1.3 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,833
Family income/wk

Bundaberg Central Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bundaberg Central Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 8 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bundaberg Central Country of Birth

Australia
80.0%
China
8.3%
England
6.7%
India
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Bundaberg Central Religion

No Religion
49.7%
Not stated
14.9%
Catholic
14.3%
Anglican
8.1%
Christian (other)
4.3%
Hinduism
3.1%
Othr Protestnt
3.1%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bundaberg Central Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
59.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Bundaberg Central Languages Spoken at Home

Spanish
50.0%
Other
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Bundaberg Central Employment

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Employed full-time
29.8% 37 people
Employed part-time
25.0% 31 people
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Unemployed
9.7% 12 people
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Not in labour force
35.5% 44 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Bundaberg Central Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
41.8%
Certificate III/IV
41.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Bundaberg Central Occupation

Labourers
43.6%
Managers
15.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.8%
Professionals
10.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
10.3%
Community & Personal Service
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Bundaberg Central Field of Study

Society & Culture
28.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
21.4%
Engineering
16.7%
Management & Commerce
16.7%
Creative Arts
9.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Bundaberg Central Dwelling Types

Separate house
82.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bundaberg Central Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
9.7%
$400-$499/wk
25.8%
$500-$649/wk
9.7%
$800-$999/wk
22.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bundaberg Central Marital Status

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Married
10.1% 14
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Separated
5.1% 7
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Divorced
12.3% 17
🕊️
Widowed
2.9% 4
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Never married
69.6% 96

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bundaberg Central Ancestry

English
24.7%
Australian
18.4%
Other
16.7%
Scottish
8.6%
Italian
7.5%
Irish
6.3%
Korean
5.2%
German
4.0%
Chinese
2.9%
Filipino
2.3%
Indian
1.7%
Welsh
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bundaberg Central School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Government
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Bundaberg Central Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
11.0% 30
No need for assistance
89.0% 242

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Bundaberg Central Volunteering

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Volunteer
8.8% 11
Not a volunteer
91.2% 114

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bundaberg Central How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
36.9%
Car (passenger)
30.8%
Walked only
16.9%
Bus
9.2%
Other
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Bundaberg Central Car Ownership

0 vehicles
32.4%
1 vehicle
29.7%
2 vehicles
24.3%
3 vehicles
13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Bundaberg Central Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
50.0%
3 bedrooms
25.0%
4 bedrooms
9.4%
5 bedrooms
15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Bundaberg Central Population Mobility

39.6%
moved in the last year
60.8%
moved in the last 5 years
9.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bundaberg Central Indigenous Population

2.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
7
Indigenous residents
271
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bundaberg Central Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
15
Mental health
11
Heart disease
8
Diabetes
7
Lung condition
6
Cancer
3
Asthma
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Bundaberg Central Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.0%
$150-$299/wk
7.0%
$300-$399/wk
7.0%
$400-$499/wk
8.0%
$500-$649/wk
14.0%
$650-$799/wk
19.0%
$800-$999/wk
12.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bundaberg Central Family Structure

Couple — no children
34.5%
One parent — children under 15
24.1%
Couple — children under 15
20.7%
One parent — no children under 15
20.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bundaberg Central Military Service

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Previously served
3.2% 4
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Never served
96.8% 122

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bundaberg Central Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
9.2% 12
Did not provide
90.8% 118

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bundaberg Central Children Ever Born

No children
91.2%
1 child
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Bundaberg Central When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1961–1970
4
1971–1980
3
1991–2000
12
2016
5
2018
5
2019
18
2020
6
2021
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Bundaberg Central Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.8%
5–14 hours
17.6%
15–29 hours
7.6%
Did not do domestic work
58.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Bundaberg Central Household Size

1 person
58.1%
2 persons
22.6%
3 persons
19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bundaberg Central Where Residents Moved From

Same address
81
Moved from QLD
31
Moved from NSW
7
Moved — same area (SA2)
5
Moved from VIC
4
Moved from overseas
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Bundaberg Central Schools

20
schools nearby
11
government
951
avg ICSEA score
8,511
total students
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 510 students
1029
ICSEA
Shalom College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,558 students
1027
ICSEA
St John's Lutheran Primary School Independent
Primary · Prep-6 · 333 students
1024
ICSEA
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 167 students
1003
ICSEA
Hope Adventist School Independent
Primary · Prep-6 · 61 students
999
ICSEA
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 490 students
995
ICSEA
Bundaberg Special School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 106 students
961
ICSEA
Bundaberg State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,593 students
944
ICSEA
Norville State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 518 students
939
ICSEA
Bundaberg North State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 676 students
932
ICSEA
Kepnock State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,074 students
927
ICSEA
Bundaberg East State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 295 students
922
ICSEA
Bundaberg West State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 267 students
915
ICSEA
Bundaberg North State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 249 students
906
ICSEA
Walkervale State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 350 students
900
ICSEA

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Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Bundaberg Central Rent Prices & Affordability

28%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $833/wk
Median Rent $235/wk
Rent-to-Income 28.2%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Bundaberg Central

≈ $3,610/month
Median rent $235/wk
Left after rent $598/wk
Rent share 28.2%

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Bundaberg Central vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bundaberg Central

What is the population of Bundaberg Central QLD?

The population of Bundaberg Central QLD is 162 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 128.0 people per km².Bundaberg Central is ranked #7,534 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bundaberg Central?

The median personal income in Bundaberg Central QLD is $704 per week, or $36,608 per year.The median household income is $833 per week.Family income is $1,833 per week.Bundaberg Central is ranked #5,420 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bundaberg Central?

Median rent in Bundaberg Central QLD is $235 per week ($1,018 per month).Rent represents 28.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Bundaberg Central ranks #6,749 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bundaberg Central?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bundaberg Central QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bundaberg Central?

The median age in Bundaberg Central QLD is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bundaberg Central a good suburb to live in?

Bundaberg Central is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 162.The median income is $704/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30420. All dollar figures in AUD.