Located on the east coast of Central Queensland, Bundaberg is 294km south east of Rockhampton, 193km south east of Gladstone, and 364km north of Brisbane.

Bundaberg is a city in the coastal Wide Bay-Burnett region of Queensland with a population of 70,921 people. Some of the main industries and exports in the region include sugar cane, fruits and vegetables, and Bundaberg Brewed Drinks.

Climate

Bundaberg has a humid, subtropical climate, with hot, wet summers and dry, mild winters. Temperatures range from 19°C to 30°C in summer, and 11°C to 23°C in winter.

Things to do in Bundaberg

In Bundaberg and the surrounding Wide Bay-Burnett area, you can enjoy access to:

  • Southern Great Barrier Reef and nearby Islands Seasonal events and festivals
    Galleries, museums, libraries and Entertainment Centre Historical experiences and sites
  • Boating and water activities
  • National parks, state forests, reserves, and botanical gardens
  • Sports clubs and facilities including swimming, cricket, bowls, AFL, rugby, hockey, and netball
    Public and private hospitals.

Education

There are 50 schools in the greater Bundaberg region, including 39 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 6 combined primary and secondary schools.