Bundaberg East QLD

Postcode 4670 · Bundaberg LGA

Bundaberg East is a smaller suburb in Queensland within the Bundaberg local government area (postcode 4670). With a population of 2,839, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $56K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are labourers, community & personal service, professionals. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Bundaberg East is $528,000, having surged 15.9% over the past year. Units have a median price of $451,000 (+27% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $550. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,222.

Bundaberg East is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 922, which is below the national average of 1,000. The crime rate in the Bundaberg LGA is moderate at 5,052 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Bundaberg East offers a gross rental yield of 5.4%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($528K/$1.1M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 9.4x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +15.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.4% High Yield
Price vs State$528K/$1.1M Below Median
Affordability9.4x Moderate
Price Momentum+15.9% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$49,568
Mean Income$60,362
Earners3,586
YoY Change+3%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$528K
15.9% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$451K
27% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$285
POPULATION
2,839
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age42
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,080
Personal Income /wk$613
Mortgage /mth$1,222
CRIME (Bundaberg LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,052
Total Incidents5,052
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA922
Total Students309
Government1
Independent1
Bundaberg East State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 922
Impact Community ACADEMYSecondary · Independent
Data: 2024