Bundaberg Regional Council
Bundaberg Regional Council ranks 8th of 14 Queensland councils of 80,000 residents and above on Sustainability and 8th of 14 on Core Operations.
"Rum, reef, and turtles — Bundaberg's coastal charm and agriculture"
See where Bundaberg Regional Council ranks: Best Councils in Queensland 2026
Queensland · minimum-grant council · Pop. 107,297
Data last updated: 2024-25 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
No overall score — Queensland publishes data for two of the four dimensions. How these scores are calculated.
Sustainability: 8th of 14 largest councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Core Operations: 8th of 14 largest councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Peer group: 14 councils.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 54/100 |
| Core Operations | 46/100 |
| Community Services | Not published by Queensland |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | Not published by Queensland |
What This Means For You
Among Queensland councils of 80,000 residents and above, Bundaberg ranks 8th of 14 on Sustainability and 8th of 14 on Core Operations. Queensland publishes no Community Services data and only one amenity measure, so those two dimensions are not scored here and no overall score is calculated.
What Makes This Place Unique
Rum, reef, and turtles — Bundaberg's coastal charm and agriculture
Bundaberg sits near the southern Great Barrier Reef with turtle nesting beaches.
Known For
- Bundaberg Rum Distillery
- Mon Repos turtle beach
- Southern reef access
- Sugar and macadamia farming
Living Here
Affordable coastal lifestyle with unique natural attractions.
Hidden Gem
Mon Repos turtle nesting — genuinely magical to witness.