Bundaberg
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Bundaberg month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Bundaberg are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 22–23°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), July the coldest (average low 12°C), and March the wettest (about 120 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.6 | 22.7 | 89 | 11.6 |
| February | 29.8 | 22.4 | 107 | 10.7 |
| March | 28.7 | 21.8 | 120 | 10.2 |
| April | 26.7 | 18.7 | 69 | 10.1 |
| May | 24.4 | 15.7 | 61 | 9.4 |
| June | 22.1 | 12.9 | 50 | 9.0 |
| July | 21.9 | 12.2 | 41 | 9.0 |
| August | 23.1 | 12.9 | 28 | 10.2 |
| September | 25.2 | 15.8 | 21 | 11.0 |
| October | 26.7 | 18.6 | 91 | 11.1 |
| November | 28.0 | 20.4 | 85 | 11.5 |
| December | 29.1 | 21.8 | 101 | 11.6 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1993
A determination of Native Title was made for all four cultural groups by the National Native Title Tribunal, pursuant to the Native Title Act 1993, on 28 November 2017.
- Documented history · 2022
As such, the Bundaberg Regional Council has reflected this recognition in their "First Nations Strategy 2022-2026", and endeavours to celebrate and embrace the region's "local connections to First Nation Peoples and other cultures".
- Native Title determination
A determination of Native Title was made for the Taribelang, Gooreng Gooreng, Gurang, and Bailai peoples by the National Native Title Tribunal on 28 November 2017.
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01 · OverviewBundaberg, in brief
Bundaberg is the major regional city in the Wide Bay-Burnett region of Queensland, Australia. Situated on a rich coastal plain along the southern bank of the Burnett River, the urban area supports a population of 73,747 people as recorded in the 2021 census.
Agricultural heartland
Distillery and export industries
The present-day economy of Bundaberg relies primarily on agriculture, forestry, fishing, and tourism. With a gross regional product standing at approximately $5.62 billion as of June 2023, the city supports extensive productive lands and a major distillery and brewery sector that exports goods to international markets. Transport infrastructure, including the Port of Bundaberg and the Bundaberg Airport, facilitates this commercial output.
Traditional lands and heritage
The territory surrounding the city is the traditional home of the Taribelang-Bunda, Goreng Goreng, Gurang, and Bailai peoples. Laid out in 1868 by district surveyor John Thompson Charlton with uniform square blocks and wide main streets, the locality grew through sugarcane plantations established during the 1880s. These developments fostered an enduring association with sugar and rum production, earning the settlement its common nicknames.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bundaberg
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01 · Q&AWhere is Bundaberg located and what are its coordinates?
Bundaberg is situated in Australia at geographic coordinates -24.8662, 152.3479, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Bundaberg?
Bundaberg has a recorded population of approximately 73,747 and observes the Australia/Brisbane time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Bundaberg?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Bundaberg include EN-AU, with AUD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Bundaberg?
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