Invest in Bundaberg
Building Australia's best regional community
Invest in Bundaberg
Invest in Bundaberg
Bundaberg is considered the food bowl capital of Australia. The region is internationally recognised by iconic Australian brands such as Bundaberg Rum, Bundaberg Sugar and Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, to name a few innovative companies that call Bundaberg home.
Bundaberg is building to become a leader in ag-tech, eco-tourism, bioenergy and defence supply. The region also leverages its agricultural base to manufacture many advanced food and beverage products.
With a spirit of innovation, the world’s most enviable climate and affordable coastal and hinterland lifestyles, Bundaberg is Australia’s best kept secret. We invite you to invest and live in Bundaberg.
Home to innovation and leadership
The region is home to iconic companies such as Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, Bundaberg Rum, Macadamias Australia, Austchilli and Farm Fresh Fine Foods.
Bundaberg agricultural showcase
The Steinhardt Family - Macadamias Australia and Farm Fresh Fine Foods
Simpson Farms
Monsoon Aquatics
Bundaberg
Australia's best kept secret
Our region
Second fastest Regional Queensland Employment Growth
- Bundaberg recorded the second fastest regional employment growth at 11.4% in Qld from 2011 to 2016.
- This compares to the national average of 6%.
ABS Census 2011 and 2016.
Most affordable QLD Coastal City
- Based on median household income and median house price it would take five years to purchase a house in Bundaberg.
- This compares to 8 years in Brisbane and 10 years in Sydney.
Source: REIQ Market Monitor and Core Logic data, 2019
Stress free commute to work
- Bundaberg residents enjoy a stress-free commute spending only on average 15 minutes travel to work. This compares to 67 minutes in Brisbane and 71 minutes in Sydney.
Economic growth
+ investment
- Bundaberg’s gross regional product was $4.1B as at June 2018. This was a 3.1% increase over the last year.
- Bundaberg has a project capital pipeline of $3.2billion over the next to 2023.
Source: Profile ID & Cordell Construction Database, 2019.
Property Mogul’s dream
- Bundaberg region residential gross rental yield currently sits at 5.7%.
- This is above the average in Brisbane 3.3% and Sydney 3.4%.
Source: REIQ Market Monitor, June 2019.
Innovation Led Region
- Bundaberg has most recently seen growth in food and beverage technology.
- Planned for the region is an agricultural centre of excellence.
Food Bowl Capital of the Nation
- 70% of Australia's sweet potato production
- 50% of Australia's macadamia production
- Largest passionfruit growing region in Australia
- Home to the largest chili company in Australia
- Unique year round production for most agricultural produce
Source: Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, 2019.
Population projections
- Bundaberg’s population is expected to increase 42% too reach 135,000 by 2041.
Source: ABS, June 2017 base.
Climate
Fifth most equable climate in the world
Water Security
Secure and reliable irrigated water supply, plus an average rainfall 1,110mm pa. irrigation covers over 57,500 ha in the Bundaberg, Childers and Gin Gin areas.
Soil
Bundaberg has 80 soil types with 63,000 ha suitable for sugarcane. 25,000 ha for macadamias 56,100 ha for cucurbits, 56,100 ha for vegetables and 28,000 ha for nuts.
Outside Australia's Disaster Zone
Most northern port outside Australia's natural disaster zone.
Southern Edge of Great Barrier Reef
90km to Lady Elliot and 107km to Lady Musgrave island
Major Economic Infrastructure
Port, regional airport, hospital, and university
Affordability
Median house price at $290k are more than half the average of greater Brisbane.
Diverse Industry Base
While agriculture, forestry and fishing are the main industries in the region, all other industries are well represented in the region's economy.
