Bundaberg East flood & bushfire risk
Of Bundaberg East’s 2,033 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 5% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Bundaberg East’s flood exposure is above the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Bundaberg East
Flood and bushfire areas across Bundaberg East. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Bundaberg East
Bundaberg East sits in the Bundaberg police division, which recorded 8,381 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 8,381 total. Figures are for the whole Bundaberg police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Bundaberg East
Bundaberg East can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Bundaberg East
At the 2021 Census, 12.2% of Bundaberg East’s 2,839 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Bundaberg East
Bundaberg council approved 1,133 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Bundaberg council area (not just Bundaberg East). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 7 Massey Street, Bundaberg East QLD 4670
- 7 Midgley Court, Bundaberg East QLD 4670
- 3 Hills Street, Bundaberg East QLD 4670
- 4A Donald Smith Drive, Bundaberg East QLD 4670
- 6 Cedergreen Court, Bundaberg East QLD 4670
- 161 Fe Walker Street, Bundaberg East QLD 4670
- 1 Morrison Street, Bundaberg East QLD 4670
- 21 Sheridan Street, Bundaberg East QLD 4670
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.