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Bundaberg East, QLD 4670
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$590,000
market range $550K-$675K
Median Unit
$625,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
5.0%
1yr Growth (houses)
+12.0%
market range +5.0% to +17.5%
Investment snapshot for Bundaberg East
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Bundaberg East market and investor summary
In Bundaberg East, QLD 4670, the median house sells for around $590K, on a gross rental yield of 5.0% for houses. House prices have moved +12.0% over the past year and +56.1% over three years. At 0.6% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price maths here leans toward cashflow: a gross house yield near 5.0% does more of the early heavy lifting than capital growth usually would at this price point. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.6% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 63 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Bundaberg East: people, income and schools
Bundaberg East is home to around 2,839 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 10% over five years. At a median age of 42, it reads as skewed a little older, and families account for 63% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $56,000 a year (about $1,080 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (2 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 10.5 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 13% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 23 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 34 for walkability and 29 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 2,839
- +10% over 5yr
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $56,000/yr
- Households renting
- 39%
- Family households
- 63%
- Socio-economic rank
- 2/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 23
- avg ICSEA 976
- Unemployment
- 3.9%
- Walk score
- 34/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Bundaberg East
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What should I check before investing in Bundaberg East?
Bundaberg East has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid house gross rental yield of 5.0%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Capital growth of +12.0% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Bundaberg East?
The median property price in Bundaberg East, QLD 4670 is $590K for houses.
What rental yield does Bundaberg East show?
The gross rental yield in Bundaberg East is 5.0% for houses. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Bundaberg East?
House prices in Bundaberg East are up 12.0% over the past year and up 56.1% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Bundaberg East?
The current vacancy rate in Bundaberg East is 0.6%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Bundaberg East?
Bundaberg East has a population of approximately 2,839 residents, with a median age of 42.
What schools are near Bundaberg East?
There are 23 schools within roughly 5km of Bundaberg East. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Bundaberg East affordable to buy in?
A median house in Bundaberg East costs about 10.5 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Bundaberg East's population growing?
The population of Bundaberg East has grown about 10% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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