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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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
8,883
Median age: 54
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Education
Schools in Bargara.
Local schools for Bargara
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Government School Catchment
Bargara State School
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.
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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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