Bundaberg Central · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Bundaberg Central

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Much lower housing costs than the national average make Bundaberg Central an affordable place to live. The area is dominated by renters, with 81.3% of households renting their homes, which is far above the national figure.

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📍 Bundaberg Central, Suburb / Locality

Where Bundaberg Central sits — Median rent (weekly)

$235 ▲ +27.0%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Bundaberg Central — lower than 65% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Bundaberg Central$235
4670, QLD $285
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is well below the national figure at $235. Similarly, the usual monthly home-loan payment of $1,300 is well below both the Queensland and Australian figures.

$235 ▲ +27.0%

Lower than 65% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $185
  • 2016: $200
  • 2021: $235

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,300 ▼ -50.0%

Lower than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,600
  • 2021: $1,300

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Bundaberg Central, $200–$349 is the majority at 80%; Under $200 is next at 20%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renters are very common here, with 81.3% of households renting, a figure far above the state and national averages. Only 25% of homes are owned outright, which is much lower than most areas.

81.3% ▲ +69.3%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 48.0%
  • 2016: 58.0%
  • 2021: 81.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

25.0% ▼ -26.5%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 34.0%
  • 2016: 24.0%
  • 2021: 25.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Bundaberg Central, Rented is the majority at 76%; Owned outright is next at 24%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Small homes are more common here, with 50% of dwellings having only two bedrooms and the share of homes with three or more bedrooms being far below the national figure. While 71.9% are separate houses, this is much lower than in most similar areas.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

71.9% ▼ -2.9%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 74.0%
  • 2016: 54.0%
  • 2021: 71.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

50.0% ▲ +35.3%

Lower than 91% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 37.0%
  • 2016: 36.0%
  • 2021: 50.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Bundaberg Central, Separate house is the majority at 66%; Other dwelling is next at 20%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Bundaberg Central, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 3 bedrooms (22%) and 5 or more (14%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Bundaberg Central [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30420/bundaberg-central/topic/housing-dwellings