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Bundaberg West, QLD 4670
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$630,000
market range $575K-$750K
Median Unit
$485,000
market range $450K-$525K
Gross Yield (houses)
4.8%
1yr Growth (houses)
+17.7%
market range +15.0% to +22.5%
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Bundaberg West market and investor summary
In Bundaberg West, QLD 4670, the median house sells for around $630K, on a gross rental yield of 4.8% for houses. House prices have moved +17.7% over the past year and +67.5% over three years. At 0.9% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.8% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.9% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 86 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Bundaberg West: people, income and schools
Bundaberg West has a resident population of roughly 2,596, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 10% over five years. At a median age of 39, it reads as broadly working-age, with renters making up 62% of households. A renter base that size keeps demand for well-priced rentals fairly consistent, though rents do most of the work on the return.
The typical household income runs to around $50,000 a year (about $970 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 12.5 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 24 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 35 for walkability and 42 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 2,596
- +10% over 5yr
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $50,000/yr
- Households renting
- 62%
- Family households
- 47%
- Socio-economic rank
- 2/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 24
- avg ICSEA 977
- Unemployment
- 3.9%
- Walk score
- 35/100
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 West
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What should I check before investing in Bundaberg West?
Bundaberg West has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. House gross rental yield of 4.8% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +17.7% 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 West?
The median property price in Bundaberg West, QLD 4670 is $630K for houses and $485K for units.
What rental yield does Bundaberg West show?
The gross rental yield in Bundaberg West is 4.8% for houses and 4.4% for units. 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 West?
House prices in Bundaberg West are up 17.7% over the past year and up 67.5% 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 West?
The current vacancy rate in Bundaberg West is 0.9%. 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 West?
Bundaberg West has a population of approximately 2,596 residents, with a median age of 39.
What schools are near Bundaberg West?
There are 24 schools within roughly 5km of Bundaberg West. 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 West affordable to buy in?
A median house in Bundaberg West costs about 12.5 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 West's population growing?
The population of Bundaberg West 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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