Bargara at a glance

Population

8,883

Median age 54

The brief

What to know about Bargara.

The postcode for Bargara is 4670 (QLD).

Bargara (4670) sits in the Burnett region of Queensland.

Bargara has roughly 8,883 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Bargara's population at 8,883, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

8,883

Median age

54

Family households

70%

Lone person

28%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$650/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$570/wk

Owner occupied

68%

Renter occupied

26%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

8,883

Median age: 54

Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld

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Place

Location.

Amenities

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Education

Schools in Bargara.

Local schools for Bargara

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Government School Catchment

Bargara State School

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Kalkie State School

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Frequently asked

About Bargara.

What is the Bargara postcode?
Bargara is in the 4670 postcode, in QLD, in the Burnett region.
Where is Bargara?
Bargara is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4670, in the Burnett region.
What is the average rent in Bargara?
The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $570.
What schools are in Bargara?
There are 10 schools serving Bargara on this page, including Bargara State School, Kalkie State School, Bundaberg Christian College.
What suburbs are near Bargara?
Bargara is close to Mon Repos, Qunaba, Innes Park, Windermere, Coral Cove.
What is the population of Bargara?
The population of Bargara is approximately 8,883 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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