# Demographics & Identity — Bundaberg

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Area: Bundaberg (Sub-region (SA3))

Nearly half of residents in Bundaberg are married, reflecting a community with a strong leaning toward traditional family structures. The area is notably older than most of the country, with a typical resident aged 47. This shift toward an older population has been clear over the last decade as the total population grew by 11% to 93,797 people.

The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This age has climbed by 5 years since 2011, making the area much older than most similar regions.

About 5.0% of people here are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than most areas and a little above the Australian figure. Those in de facto relationships make up 11.2%, a figure slightly below the Queensland average.

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 25.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. This increase in older residents is mirrored by a drop in children under 15, who now make up 16.5% of the area.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 93,797 | +10.7% since 2011 |
| Median age | 47 yrs | +11.9% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 5.0% | +50.9% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 25.9% | +31.3% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 16.5% | -14.9% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 11.2% | +18.7% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 26.5%, Seniors (65+) 25.9%, Young adults (25–44) 20.6%, Children (0–14) 16.5%, Youth (15–24) 10.5%

**Marital status** — Married 47.4%, Never married 30.4%, Divorced 11.0%, Widowed 7.0%, Separated 4.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/31901/bundaberg/topic/demographics-identity