Wide Bay · Regional Queensland
Bundaberg Property Investment
A coastal regional city of more than 100,000 people, with values up 15.6% in a year, one of Queensland’s largest hospital projects under way and new house and land from about $820,000.
Bundaberg at a glance
A Regional City With Its Own Economy
The Bundaberg Region runs from the city and its beaches at Bargara, Burnett Heads and Moore Park to Childers, Gin Gin and Woodgate, about 360 kilometres north of Brisbane. Agriculture, food processing, health, education and tourism carry the local economy.
$677,124
Median house value, Bundaberg
+15.6%
12-month growth to January 2026
102,000+
Bundaberg Region residents
15
New listings in our supplier lists
Sources: Cotality Home Value Index (January 2026, via First National Bundaberg); Bundaberg Regional Council; properT network supplier stock lists, July–October 2026.
Why Bundaberg?
Growth Beyond South East Queensland
Bundaberg Regional Council describes the region as one of the fastest-growing outside South East Queensland, with strong migration from coastal Queensland and New South Wales and a $5.1 billion economy. House values rose 15.6% in the year to January 2026, ahead of the national average, according to Cotality data reported by First National Bundaberg.
The new Bundaberg Hospital at Thabeban is one of the largest hospital projects in Queensland. Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service expects the first stage in 2031, with at least 139 new overnight beds and a long run of construction, clinical and support jobs.
We cross-check our location research against Hotspotting (Terry Ryder) and government, council and market data.
What’s driving demand
The Fundamentals Behind Bundaberg
Health
The new Bundaberg Hospital at Thabeban, with at least 139 new overnight beds in its first stage.
About the projectAgriculture and food
Sugar, macadamias, avocados, sweet potatoes and horticulture, plus processing and the Bundaberg Port.
Population
More than 102,000 residents, with inward migration from coastal Queensland and New South Wales.
Council overviewPrice growth
House values up 15.6% in the year to January 2026, from a lower base than South East Queensland.
Market updateCoastal lifestyle
Bargara, Burnett Heads, Moore Park Beach and Woodgate draw retirees, families and lifestyle movers.
Affordability
Established houses well below the Brisbane median, and new house and land still under $1 million.
Compare LGAsWhat’s on the market
New Stock in Bundaberg Right Now
New house and land and dual key packages our builders and developers sent us from July to October 2026. Our suppliers didn’t include rental estimates for Bundaberg, so we get a local rental appraisal on every property before we put it to a client.
15
Listings received
$818k–$1.05m
Price range
$931k
Median package
| Suburb | Listings | Main types | Price range | Rent est. | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coral Cove | 5 | H&L | $818k–$934k | – | – |
| Bundaberg Golden Horizon | 3 | H&L, Dual/duplex | On request | – | – |
| Woodgate Drift | 2 | Dual/duplex, H&L | $900k–$1.05m | – | – |
| Branyan The Ridge on Branyan | 1 | H&L | $854k | – | – |
| Bundaberg North Golden Horizon | 1 | Dual/duplex | $994k | – | – |
| Burnett Heads The Banks | 1 | H&L | $961k | – | – |
| Kalkie Kalkie Heights | 1 | H&L | $944k | – | – |
| Moore Park Beach | 1 | H&L | $917k | – | – |
Indicative prices and rents from builder and developer stock lists sent to properT network between July and October 2026. Rents are supplier or agent estimates, not guarantees, and gross yield is rent × 52 ÷ total price. Stock changes weekly, so ask us for what’s available now.
Where we look
New Homes Close to Jobs and Services
New packages in our lists sit between about $818k and $1.05m, well above the established-house median. That gap is normal for new homes, but it means rental evidence matters more in Bundaberg than in most of South East Queensland. We look for new estates close to the CBD, Hinkler Central, the hospital site and the coastal strip at Kalkie, Bargara and Burnett Heads, and we are more cautious with outlying coastal towns where tenant demand is thinner.
Dual key and dual occupancy designs can lift the yield where council rules and rental demand support them.
See also our Hervey Bay and Fraser Coast, dual key and duplex and Queensland house and land pages.
New builds in Bundaberg
Why We Favour New Over Established
Anyone can buy a property. We help identify property worthy of your investment dollars. For most investors, that means a new build:
- Stronger cash flow and higher depreciation
- Lower maintenance and a builder’s warranty
- Rent that reflects a modern, energy-efficient home
- The ten-year rule: a new home stays ten years younger than the house next door, including when you sell
Investor → Strategy → Location → Property
Read more: Existing homes vs new builds, what makes property investment grade and our Queensland house and land research. Set on an established home? Our buyers advocacy service can help.
“Whenever you apply emotion to any decision, especially when it comes to investing, you’re guaranteeing yourself a lower return on investment, but only 100% of the time.”
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bundaberg a good place to invest?
Bundaberg has a growing population, a diverse regional economy and a major new hospital under construction, and values rose 15.6% in the year to January 2026. As with any regional market, the property, its position and local rental demand matter more than the headline numbers.
What is the median house price in Bundaberg?
Cotality data reported by First National Bundaberg put the median house value at $677,124 in January 2026, up 15.6% on a year earlier. New house and land packages cost more, from about $820,000 in our current supplier lists.
Where is the new Bundaberg Hospital?
At Thabeban, near the Bundaberg Ring Road and Kay McDuff Drive. Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service expects the first stage in 2031.
What new property is available in Bundaberg?
Our current supplier lists include 15 new listings, mainly house and land with some dual key designs, at Coral Cove, Bundaberg North, Kalkie, Burnett Heads, Branyan, Moore Park Beach and Woodgate.
Strategy Before Property
Talk to Us About Bundaberg
Book a complimentary strategy call with Stephen Lazar. We’ll talk about your goals and whether Bundaberg, and which part of it, fits your strategy.
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