Bargara, QLD 4670 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Bargara is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4670, home to 8,883 residents with a settled, mature community.

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Snapshot

Median rent$340 /wk
Population8,883
Median age54
Area9.4 km²
To CBD296 km
LGABundaberg

Demographics

Population
8,883
Median age
54 years
Median household income
$1,261 /week
Median personal income
$655 /week
Median family income
$1,527 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Bundaberg
Statistical region (SA4)
Wide Bay
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Hinkler
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$340 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,517
Rent share of household income
27%

Schools

  • Bargara State School Primary · Government
  • Burnett Heads State School Primary · Government
  • Kalkie State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 4 cafés
  • 12 restaurants
  • 4 pubs and bars
  • 28 parks and reserves
  • 4 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 11 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (22.3°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 1000 mm
  • Reference station: Rockhampton Aero, 3.3 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 41.4% of the 5,997 resolvable premises in Bargara. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 41.4%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 12.4%
  • Fibre to the Building: 14.0%
  • Fibre to the Node: 31.0%
  • Fixed Wireless: 1.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 9,508 across the Bundaberg LGA in the year to April 2026 (down 10% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 4,625 theft, 1,615 drug offences, 938 violent offences.

Figures cover the whole Bundaberg — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Bargara?

Bargara (QLD 4670) had 8,883 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 54. It sits within the Bundaberg local government area.

What is the median rent in Bargara?

The median advertised rent in Bargara is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Bargara?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Bargara covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bargara State School (2.6 km), Burnett Heads State School (6.9 km), Kalkie State School (7.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Bargara?

Bargara is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (41.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Bargara?

Across the surrounding area, 9,508 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (4,625), drug offences (1,615), violent (938). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Bargara?

In Bargara, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.9°C and annual rainfall is 1,000 mm measured at the Rockhampton Aero weather station (3.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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