Bundaberg East, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Bundaberg East QLD is 2,839 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bundaberg East is $613 per week ($31,876 per year). Median rent in Bundaberg East is $285 per week ($1,235 per month). Bundaberg East has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Bundaberg East has a population density of 628 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bundaberg East is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (41.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bundaberg East is $1,222.

Population
2,839
Census 2021
Median income
$613/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$285/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
42years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Bundaberg East vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Bundaberg East is $613 a week, 18% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,174th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $285 a week, $35 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 26.4% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 42, the same age as in the typical QLD suburb.

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBundaberg EastTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$613/wk$747/wk −18%$766/wk
Household income$1,080/wk$1,593/wk −32%$1,637/wk
Rent$285/wk$320/wk −11%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,222/mo$1,625/mo −25%$1,733/mo
Median age4242 0 yrs42
Rent share of household income26.4%20.4% +6.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Bundaberg East, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Bundaberg East Population

2,839 residents at the 2021 Census.

Bundaberg East Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$613/wk
$31,876 per year
Ranked 6,885 of 14,663
Median Rent
$285/wk
$1,235 per month
Ranked 5,291 of 14,663
Median Age
42years
4 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,222/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Bundaberg East Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,080/wk
Median rent $285/wk
Rent to income 26.4%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Bundaberg East against your income

About $4,680 a month
Median rent $285/wk
Left after rent $795/wk
Rent share 26.4%

Bundaberg East Schools

12
schools nearby
7
government
952
avg ICSEA score
5,488
total students
St Luke's Anglican School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,090 students
1089
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
Kalkie State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 322 students
972
ICSEA
Bundaberg State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,593 students
944
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
Walkervale State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 350 students
900
ICSEA
Bundaberg South State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 168 students
882
ICSEA
Bundaberg Central State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 82 students
860
ICSEA
Y Schools Queensland - Moreton Bay (Kepnock Campus) Independent
Secondary
Impact Community ACADEMY Independent
Secondary · 11 · 14 students

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

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Bundaberg East Map

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Bundaberg East, Queensland: 24.8591°S, 152.3728°E

Bundaberg East Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (12)

People in Bundaberg East

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (1,378) Female 51.4% (1,458)

Population Density

628
people per km²
2,839 people · 4.5 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,394
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
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
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
2.5%
England
2.3%
Philippines
1.0%
Thailand
0.7%
South Korea
0.6%
India
0.5%
South Africa
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
1.1%
Thai
0.7%
Korean
0.5%
Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Hindi
0.2%
Italian
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
40.9%
Australian
40.7%
Scottish
9.2%
Irish
9.2%
German
8.2%
Australian Aboriginal
5.7%
Italian
2.5%
Dutch
1.3%
Chinese
1.3%
Filipino
1.2%
New Zealander
1.2%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
41.6%
Catholic
14.3%
Anglican
13.8%
Not stated
7.9%
Uniting Church
5.0%
Christian (other)
3.9%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.4%
Baptist
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
40.8% 943
Separated
5.2% 121
Divorced
12.4% 286
Widowed
6.6% 153
Never married
35.0% 808

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
32.4%
Couple: no children
28.9%
One parent: children under 15
18.3%
Couple: no children under 15
13.5%
One parent: no children under 15
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
34.0%
2 persons
33.2%
3 persons
12.1%
4 persons
13.4%
5 persons
3.8%
6+ persons
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Bundaberg East

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,146 occupied private dwellings in Bundaberg East at the 2021 Census, 39.3% were rented, 32.3% owned outright and 24.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.7% 19 dwellings
Owned outright
32.3% 370 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
24.8% 284 dwellings
Rented
39.3% 450 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.1% 24 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
94.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
3.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
13.4%
2 bedrooms
11.4%
3 bedrooms
47.7%
4 bedrooms
23.6%
5 bedrooms
3.0%
6+ bedrooms
0.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.8%
$300-$449/mo
2.2%
$450-$599/mo
3.7%
$600-$799/mo
8.4%
$800-$999/mo
9.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
39.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
19.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
9.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
1.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
10.2%
1 vehicle
40.8%
2 vehicles
31.1%
3 vehicles
12.8%
4+ vehicles
5.1%

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

Work, income and education in Bundaberg East

Employment

Employed full-time
31.4% 655 people
Employed part-time
20.8% 435 people
Unemployed
4.2% 88 people
Not in labour force
43.6% 910 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
21.3%
Community & Personal Service
20.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.1%
Labourers
12.3%
Clerical & Administrative
10.6%
Managers
8.6%
Sales Workers
5.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.3%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
2.2%
$300-$399/wk
3.5%
$400-$499/wk
10.3%
$500-$649/wk
11.9%
$650-$799/wk
8.6%
$800-$999/wk
9.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.0%
$4,000+/wk
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.1%
$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
8.4%
$300-$399/wk
7.1%
$400-$499/wk
5.7%
$500-$649/wk
5.5%
$650-$799/wk
11.6%
$800-$999/wk
12.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.9%
$3,500+/wk
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.8%
Car (passenger)
8.8%
Did not go to work
8.2%
Walked only
3.0%
Bicycle
1.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.9%
Truck
0.7%
Other
0.5%
Bus
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
49.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.8%
Bachelor Degree
18.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.7%
Certificate I/II
4.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.2%
Postgraduate Degree
3.0%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
18.7%
Engineering
17.3%
Society & Culture
15.9%
Health
13.4%
Education
12.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
10.4%
Architecture & Building
6.2%
Agriculture & Environment
2.0%
Creative Arts
2.0%
Information Technology
0.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
0.8%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
34.4%
Secondary: Government
18.8%
Vocational Education
11.7%
Secondary: Catholic
11.7%
Pre-school
8.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.9%
Primary: Catholic
4.5%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
85.3%
Has need for assistance
8.1%
Need for assistance not stated
6.5%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
331
Arthritis
118
Asthma
112
Diabetes
105
Lung condition
104
Heart disease
95
Cancer
47
Kidney disease
37
Stroke
35
Dementia
16

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.9% 277
Did not provide
87.1% 1,866

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.5% 335
Not a volunteer
84.5% 1,820

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 3
Previously served
3.7% 80
Never served
96.2% 2,076

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
26.0%
1 child
10.4%
2 children
34.5%
3 children
19.8%
4 children
6.7%
5+ children
2.6%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
8
1951: 1960
24
1961: 1970
37
1971: 1980
36
1981: 1990
41
1991: 2000
37
2001: 2010
39
2011: 2015
27
2016
6
2017
20
2018
15
2019
24
2020
17
2021
8

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

Population Mobility

16.3%
moved in the last year
41.9%
moved in the last 5 years
7.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
54.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,197
Moved from QLD
324
Moved: same area (SA2)
34
Moved from NSW
18
Moved from VIC
18
Moved from overseas
12
Moved from WA
10
Moved from SA
6

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.9%
5: 14 hours
26.8%
15: 29 hours
13.0%
30+ hours
9.0%
Did not do domestic work
32.4%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.7%
Step family: no other children
9.2%
Blended family: no other children
8.4%
Intact family: other children present
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Bundaberg East

The closest suburb to Bundaberg East is Kepnock, 1.8 km away.

Kepnock
1.8 km away · income $608/wk · rent $280/wk
Kalkie
1.9 km away · income $726/wk · rent $310/wk
Bundaberg South
2.0 km away · income $596/wk · rent $250/wk
Ashfield (Qld)
2.8 km away · income $882/wk · rent $393/wk
Walkervale
2.9 km away · income $614/wk · rent $275/wk
Avenell Heights
3.4 km away · income $566/wk · rent $270/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bundaberg East

What is the population of Bundaberg East QLD?

The population of Bundaberg East QLD is 2,839 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 628 people per km². Bundaberg East is ranked #2,507 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bundaberg East?

The median personal income in Bundaberg East QLD is $613 per week, or $31,876 per year. The median household income is $1,080 per week. Family income is $1,394 per week. Bundaberg East is ranked #6,885 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bundaberg East?

Median rent in Bundaberg East QLD is $285 per week ($1,235 per month). Rent represents 26.4% of household income, which is considered moderate. Bundaberg East ranks #5,291 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bundaberg East?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bundaberg East QLD is $1,222. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bundaberg East?

The median age in Bundaberg East QLD is 42 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bundaberg East a good suburb to live in?

Bundaberg East is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,839. The median income is $613/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30421. All dollar figures in AUD.