Bundaberg East vs Kalkie
The verdict
Bundaberg East rates higher for liveability (98 vs 57). Kalkie rates higher for education (41 vs 35). Kalkie is closer to the coast (7.8 km vs 9.8 km).
Scores
Bundaberg EastKalkie
| Bundaberg East | Kalkie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 32 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 35 | 41 |
| Liveability | 98 | 57 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bundaberg East | Kalkie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,839 | 2,968 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,080 | $1,599 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.8% | 27.1% |
| Born in Australia | 81.1% | 82.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Bundaberg East — · Kalkie —
Property
| Bundaberg East | Kalkie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bundaberg East | Kalkie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 91 | 89 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 528 | 539 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 247 | 270 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,653 | 5,653 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bundaberg East | Kalkie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 942 | 1,031 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bundaberg East · Kalkie
Transport
| Bundaberg East | Kalkie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 148.9 km | 150.3 km |
Liveability
| Bundaberg East | Kalkie | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 22.5°C | 22.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 14 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 109 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.8 km | 7.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 297.4 km | 298.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.9 km | 7.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.4 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Bundaberg East | Kalkie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,839 | 2,968 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,904 | 3,036 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.57% | 0.57% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bundaberg East or Kalkie?
Bundaberg East has the higher residential safety score (Bundaberg East 91/100 vs Kalkie 89/100).
Which has better schools, Bundaberg East or Kalkie?
Kalkie has a higher average school ICSEA (Bundaberg East 942 vs Kalkie 1031; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bundaberg East or Kalkie?
Bundaberg East and Kalkie have similar transport scores.
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