Bundaberg South flood & bushfire risk
Of Bundaberg South’s 2,277 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 1% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Bundaberg South’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 South
Flood and bushfire areas across Bundaberg South. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Bundaberg South
Bundaberg South 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 South
Bundaberg South can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Bundaberg South
At the 2021 Census, 17.8% of Bundaberg South’s 3,494 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 South
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 South). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 21 Sugden Street, Bundaberg South QLD 4670
- 10 Rossolini Street, Bundaberg South QLD 4670
- 5 Thornton Street, Bundaberg South QLD 4670
- 143 Targo Street, Bundaberg South QLD 4670
- 1/48 Maryborough Street, Bundaberg South QLD 4670
- 4/1 Wyper Street, Bundaberg South QLD 4670
- 8 Newitt Drive, Bundaberg South QLD 4670
- 2A Cathcart Street, Bundaberg South 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.