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, clean economy technology and development, eco-tourism, 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.
The region is home to iconic companies such as Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, Bundaberg Rum, Macadamias Australia, Austchilli and Farm Fresh Fine Foods.
Source: Profile ID & Cordell Construction Database, 2021.
Source: Profile ID & Cordell Construction Database, 2019.
Source: Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, 2019.
Fifth most equable climate in the world
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.
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.
Most northern port outside Australia's natural disaster zone.
90km to Lady Elliot and 107km to Lady Musgrave island
While agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries in the region, all other industries are well-represented in the region's economy.
Over the past decade and a half the Bundaberg Region has also experienced a 16% increase in the number of jobs, with more than 41,000 jobs now provided in Bundaberg.
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