Bundaberg offers residents the best of both country and coastal lifestyles with Bargara Beach just 10 minutes from the Bundaberg Hospital. Pristine countryside surrounds the modern provincial city which boasts beautiful historic buildings, interspersed with modern facilities and services.
Bundaberg offers a relaxed, uncrowded lifestyle at a slower pace to enjoy the wide open spaces of our country or coast.
Location
Bundaberg is situated in Queensland, 50 minutes flying time north of the capital city of Brisbane, or four hours drive.
Climate
Bundaberg enjoys a sub-tropical climate with warm summers cooled by sea breezes and mild winters with daily maximum temperatures averaging around 24C.
Natural Attractions
Bundaberg is the southern gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. We have over 140 kilometres of unspoilt coastline stretching from Woodgate Beach in the south up to Agnes Water and the Town of 1770. Magnificent stinger free beaches are to be enjoyed all year round. Whales visit in spring and turtles hatch in summer.
National Parks offer uncrowded camping and hiking experiences, within a stone’s throw of Bundaberg. Heading west we have spectacular mountains with rugged peaks and historic towns.
Facilities and Services
Bundaberg offers diverse shopping, restaurant and entertainment options. We have live theatres, cinema complexes, a museum and library. A real coffee can be found beachside, CBD or in an idyllic rural setting. Restaurants offer a vast range of culinary experiences and ambiance. Whether you’re in the market for shoes, clothes, camping gear, home appliances, sporting equipment, antiques, knick-knacks or souvenirs, Bundaberg has it!
House Prices and Rental Properties
For a major provincial city, real estate here is affordable in comparison to metropolitan areas. Properties on offer are diverse in character with historic homes, beachside penthouses, country retreats or weekenders to choose from. Currently, the average price of a three bedroom house is around $240,000 to $320,000. Average house rentals start from $250 per week.
Sport and Recreation
From tennis to cricket, croquet to bowls, netball to hockey, Bundaberg offers a full range of sporting clubs and fixtures. In terms of recreation, Bundaberg is blessed with river, beach and off-shore fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving.
For the more adventurous, we have carting, jet skiing, water skiing and hiking. For those whose interests are more serene, wandering along endless beaches, shell collecting and sunbaking await.
Educational Facilities
Students in the Bundaberg district are well catered for. The region has over 30 State primary and secondary schools. Private schools provide pre-school, primary and secondary educational opportunities. There are also educational facilities for children with special needs. Bundaberg hosts a TAFE College campus and a tertiary university campus.
Professional Associations and Service Clubs
Bundaberg is home to local branches of the AMA and the Division of General Practice. In terms of clubs, Lions, Rotary, Zonta, Quota, U3A and the Business Women’s Network are offered, to name just a few.
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