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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Bundaberg North, QLD 4670 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low density residential dominant. 3,535 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
LDR
Low density residential
Median rent (house)
$610
per week
Population
7,448
ABS Census 2021
Total lots
3,535
13.5 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Bundaberg North

Bundaberg North is dominated by LDRLow density residential. Land use, building height, and permitted development are set per zone in the council planning scheme, made under the Queensland Planning Act 2016.

LDR
Dominant
LDR Low density residential 58.7%
LD Limited development (constrained land) 23.9%
RU Rural 4.5%
LC Centre / commercial 4.2%
IND Industry 3.6%
CF Community facilities 1.9%
OS Open space 1.6%
RR Rural residential 0.9%
SR Sport and recreation 0.3%
EC Emerging community 0.2%
SC Specialised centre 0.1%
NC Neighbourhood centre 0.1%
Avg max height
m

Limit varies by lot — check your address for the exact figure.

Theoretical dwellings

Modelled dwelling capacity if every lot built to its zone controls.

Use mix
Residential59%
Commercial4%
Industrial4%
Environment2%

Location

Where Bundaberg North sits

Bundaberg North 4670 covers 13.5 km² within Bundaberg Regional.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Bundaberg Regional
Postcode
4670
Area
13.50 km²
Total lots
3,535

Drill into any lot in Bundaberg North

Open the interactive map — click any address to see its zone, height, FSR, overlays, and approval likelihood.

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Bundaberg North

We score every lot for development signal — under-built relative to the controls, eligible for a secondary dwelling, or sized for subdivision.

secondary dwelling eligible
1,285

under the relevant council planning scheme

Subdivision potential
0

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
1,285 lots

show at least one development signal

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Bundaberg North

7% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 3.0% of lots: strategic cropping land; 5.8% of lots: state environmental significance.

Suburb-wide percentages — your specific lot may have all, some, or none of these.

Flood-affected 7.2%

Flood hazard overlay mapping

Bushfire-prone None

Bushfire hazard overlay mapping

Strategic cropping land 3.0%

State-significant agricultural land — development constraints apply

State environmental significance 5.8%

Matters of State Environmental Significance (MSES) overlay

Market

Bundaberg North property market

Rent and market context from state rental bond and demographic data.

Median rent (house)
$610 / wk
Houses

Sale-price history isn't yet loaded for Queensland suburbs — rent, demographics and planning data are shown where available.

Projected dwellings 2036
7,816

Queensland Government Statistician's Office projection.

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Bundaberg North

ABS Census 2021 population data combined with lot-level amenity, healthcare, lifestyle, and crime indices.

Population
7,448
Median age
49
Household income
$53.46K
Owner-occupied
73%
Renting
27%
Amenity score
100.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Lifestyle score
68.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Bundaberg North

What's the zoning in Bundaberg North 4670?

Bundaberg North is dominated by the LDR (Low density residential) zone, which covers 1,785 of 3,535 lots (59%). The full mix is: LDR Low density residential (59%), LD Limited development (constrained land) (24%), RU Rural (5%), LC Centre / commercial (4%), IND Industry (4%), CF Community facilities (2%), OS Open space (2%), RR Rural residential (1%), SR Sport and recreation (0%), EC Emerging community (0%), SC Specialised centre (0%), NC Neighbourhood centre (0%).

Can I build a secondary dwelling in Bundaberg North?

Yes — 1,285 lots in Bundaberg North appear eligible for a secondary dwelling under the relevant council planning scheme, based on lot size, zoning, and frontage. Eligibility is lot-specific: get a planning report on your address to confirm.

What's the median rent in Bundaberg North?

Median weekly rent for a house in Bundaberg North is $610.

What planning constraints apply in Bundaberg North?

Across Bundaberg North, 7.2% flood-affected, 3.0% strategic cropping land, 5.8% state environmental significance. These are suburb-wide percentages — every lot has its own combination. A planning report on a specific address shows exactly which controls apply.

What's the development potential of Bundaberg North?

1,285 of 3,535 lots in Bundaberg North show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a secondary dwelling, or capable of subdivision.

Get a planning report for any address in Bundaberg North

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14-section report · planning scheme controls cross-referenced · cited to source

Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Bundaberg Regionalcouncil planning scheme and lot-level cadastre (3,535 lots). Hazard overlays, demographics and rent drawn from Queensland council planning schemes, Development.i / council DA registers, Queensland Globe, and ABS Census 2021. Aggregated by ZoneDSS · last updated 2026-06-08.

Suburb-wide statistics — your specific lot may vary. Always run a planning report on the actual address before making a decision. How ZoneDSS works →