Bundaberg West flood & bushfire risk
Of Bundaberg West’s 1,990 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 0.7% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Bundaberg West’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 West
Flood and bushfire areas across Bundaberg West. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Bundaberg West
Bundaberg West 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 West
Bundaberg West can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Bundaberg West
At the 2021 Census, 21.4% of Bundaberg West’s 2,596 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 West
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 West). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 85 Walker Street, Bundaberg West QLD 4670
- 4/128 George Street, Bundaberg West QLD 4670
- 2/19 Macleod Street, Bundaberg West QLD 4670
- 12/92 Woondooma Street, Bundaberg West QLD 4670
- 20 Bingera Street, Bundaberg West QLD 4670
- 2/11 Kennedy Street, Bundaberg West QLD 4670
- 6 Moore Lane, Bundaberg West QLD 4670
- 11A Hope Street, Bundaberg West 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.