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Living in Bundaberg

Bundaberg had 2,447,280 residents in August 2021 and is a city in Australia. In August 2021, median household income was A$1,870 per week. Foreign-born residents accounted for 27.6% of the population in 2021.

Which Australia-wide rules apply when you move to Bundaberg?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in AustraliaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Bundaberg.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median rent was A$380 per week, and median monthly mortgage repayment was A$1,896 in August 2021.

No city-level rent figure is published for Bundaberg. The available city-level cost figures remain below.

What recurs every month6 published recurring costs, € per month
Bundaberg recurring monthly costs, € per month€1854Private kindergarten€123Utilities, 85 m² flat€53Fitness club€52Internet, 60 Mbps€23Mobile plan, 10 GB€18Transport pass€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly52.88 EUR/month3 Aug 2026Numbeo8Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited52.38 EUR/month3 Aug 2026Numbeo8Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,854 EUR/month3 Aug 2026Numbeo8Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant15.19 eur3 Aug 2026Numbeo8Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB22.8 EUR/month3 Aug 2026Numbeo8Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Monthly transport pass18.22 EUR/month3 Aug 2026Numbeo8Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home122.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo — Cost of Living in Bundaberg (Wayback capture 20240920212505)9Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Dwellings944,606 dwellings31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings883,324 dwellings31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official

Work and income

The unemployment rate was 3.8% in March 2026. Median personal income was A$851 per week in August 2021.

Unemployment across cities in AustraliaUnemployment in Bundaberg is 3.8%. Of 100 cities with data, 29 have unemployment of 4 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Australia per band4 cities: 1% to under 2%41–29 cities: 2% to under 3%92–323 cities: 3% to under 4%233–4Bundaberg 3.8%29 cities: 4% to under 5%294–518 cities: 5% to under 6%185–69 cities: 6% to under 7%96–73 cities: 7% to under 8%37–82 cities: 8% to under 9%28–91 city: 9% to under 10%19–102 cities: 13% to under 14%213–14

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment Full Time Count728,989 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Employment rate61.4 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,931 EUR/month31 Dec 2021www.abs.gov.au6Official
Unemployment rate3.8 %country median 4.4%31 Mar 2026DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 20267Independent

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Bundaberg. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Workforce Australia — Public employment service

Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Bundaberg. Sources checked through 11 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Public transport monthly pass18.22 EUR/month3 Aug 2026Numbeo8Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Bundaberg. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) — State Language Course

Australian Government Department of Home Affairs

For eligible migrants, humanitarian entrants.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridfree
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Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP) — Newcomer Adaptation

Australian Government Department of Home Affairs

For humanitarian entrants.

In Person, Hybridfree
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Bundaberg.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Bundaberg average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND31°10°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Bundaberg average monthly precipitation, mm045901351801421621024563522532378470118JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 31.1 · Feb 30.8 · Mar 29.9 · Apr 27.9 · May 25.3 · Jun 23.1 · Jul 22.9 · Aug 24.2 · Sep 26.5 · Oct 27.8 · Nov 29.3 · Dec 30.4 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station BUNDABERG AERO5Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 21.3 · Feb 21.4 · Mar 20 · Apr 17.4 · May 14.1 · Jun 11.6 · Jul 10.1 · Aug 10.5 · Sep 13.4 · Oct 16.2 · Nov 18.5 · Dec 20.3 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station BUNDABERG AERO5Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 26.2 · Feb 26.1 · Mar 25 · Apr 22.7 · May 19.7 · Jun 17.4 · Jul 16.5 · Aug 17.4 · Sep 20 · Oct 22 · Nov 23.9 · Dec 25.4 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station BUNDABERG AERO5Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 142.3 · Feb 161.9 · Mar 102.4 · Apr 45 · May 63 · Jun 52 · Jul 25.3 · Aug 32.2 · Sep 36.9 · Oct 84.1 · Nov 70.1 · Dec 118.1 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station BUNDABERG AERO5Official · nearest-station reading

Population and city profile

The city covered 305.1 km² in 2016. Population density was 243.9 people per km² in 2021.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area305.1 km²1 Jul 2016Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA.3Official
Foreign-resident share32 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics1Official
Foreign residents9,654 people10 Aug 2021Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality.2Official
Population density243.9 people/km²30 Jun 2021Reproducible exact-ASGS2016-SUA density: ABS ERP at 30 June 2021 divided by ABS ASGS2016 SUA area. Existing local population baseline is only a recovered cross-check; no GCCSA/LGA observation.4Official

International community in Bundaberg

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G09 PERSONS total across age groups and sex · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total2,447,280100.0%
Australia1,663,89168.0%
New Zealand109,2514.5%
Country of birth not stated107,1674.4%
England92,3443.8%
Born elsewhere(d)75,1603.1%
India51,5432.1%
China (excludes SARs and Taiwan)(c)41,8771.7%
Philippines27,0371.1%
South Africa26,6111.1%
Vietnam20,1510.8%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Korea, Republic of (South)13,1830.5%
Taiwan12,7590.5%
Malaysia11,7670.5%
Scotland11,6450.5%
Fiji10,7240.4%
United States of America10,3060.4%
Hong Kong (SAR of China)(c)9,7680.4%
Germany9,1310.4%
Papua New Guinea8,8940.4%
Sri Lanka8,7250.4%
Samoa7,9920.3%
Ireland7,5410.3%
Thailand7,4140.3%
Italy6,4780.3%
Nepal6,4530.3%
Iran6,2620.3%
Netherlands6,0960.2%
Canada5,9860.2%
Brazil5,6130.2%
Japan5,6050.2%
Zimbabwe5,2760.2%
Indonesia5,1830.2%
Singapore5,1400.2%
Pakistan4,8980.2%
Afghanistan4,2900.2%
France3,4740.1%
Myanmar3,4060.1%
Poland3,2300.1%
Wales2,9960.1%
Iraq2,6650.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina2,4970.1%
Bangladesh2,3190.1%
Greece2,2520.1%
Croatia1,9420.1%
Cambodia1,9210.1%
Chile1,8910.1%
Egypt1,6320.1%
Turkey1,2420.1%
Lebanon1,1590.0%
Mauritius9150.0%
Malta8950.0%
North Macedonia7010.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source2

Country of birth

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G01 total persons denominator · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total persons2,447,280100.0%
Australia1,663,89168.0%
Elsewhere (excludes country of birth not stated)676,22227.6%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source2

Citizenship

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G01 total persons denominator · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total persons2,447,280100.0%
Australian citizen2,043,68983.5%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source2

Is Bundaberg a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker54%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 43–65%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–72%
Student53%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 41–65%
Family59%strong on family, weak on safety · range 47–71%
Retirement55%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 41–69%
Foreign residents9,654 people10 Aug 2021Official source · Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality.
Dwellings944,606 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics
Employment rate61.4 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics
Median gross salary (regional)1,931 EUR/month31 Dec 2021Official source · www.abs.gov.au
Unemployment rate3.8 %31 Mar 2026Independent source · DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 2026
City area305.1 km²1 Jul 2016Official source · Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA.
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households883,324 households31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Labour force participation rate65 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Bundaberg when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Bundaberg?

The median gross salary is 1,931 EUR/month. Source: www.abs.gov.au.

What is the unemployment rate in Bundaberg?

The unemployment rate is 3.8 %. Source: DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 2026.

How many foreign residents live in Bundaberg?

9,654 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality..

How much is public transport in Bundaberg?

A monthly transport pass is 18.22 EUR/month. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Numbeo.

Is Bundaberg a good place to live?

Bundaberg may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Afghanistan live in Bundaberg?

The official country of birth distribution records 4,290 people (0.2%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Bundaberg, Australia: salary, cost of living [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/au/bundaberg/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics abs.gov.au · checked 2026-08-03
  2. Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality. abs.gov.au · checked 2021-08-10
  3. Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA. geo.abs.gov.au · checked 2016-07-01
  4. Reproducible exact-ASGS2016-SUA density: ABS ERP at 30 June 2021 divided by ABS ASGS2016 SUA area. Existing local population baseline is only a recovered cross-check; no GCCSA/LGA observation. abs.gov.au · checked 2021-06-30
  5. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station BUNDABERG AERO WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  6. www.abs.gov.au abs.gov.au · checked 2026-08-27
  7. DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 2026 DEWR · dewr.gov.au · checked 2026-07-26
  8. Numbeo numbeo.com · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Numbeo — Cost of Living in Bundaberg (Wayback capture 20240920212505) Numbeo · web.archive.org · checked 2026-08-01

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