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Kalkie QLD 4670

Kalkie is a quiet, family-friendly suburb on Bundaberg’s eastern side, offering a blend of established streets and newer estates. It appeals to families and downsizers for its schools, green spaces and easy access to both the Bundaberg CBD and Bargara’s beaches.

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Why families consider Kalkie

Mixed demographic of young families, professionals and retirees, with a laid-back coastal-adjacent lifestyle. Local schooling (Kalkie State School, St Luke’s Anglican School) and proximity to shops, healthcare and beaches shape a convenient, community-oriented feel.

Amenities & services

  • Hinkler Central (Bundaberg CBD) shopping centre
  • Stockland Bundaberg (Kensington) shopping centre
  • Bargara Central Shopping Centre
  • Bundaberg Hospital (public) and The Friendlies Private Hospital
  • GP clinics, pharmacies and dental in Kalkie/East Bundaberg
  • Restaurants and cafes along Bargara Rd and Bargara Esplanade
  • Bundaberg Library — 49 Woondooma St, Bundaberg Central
  • Bargara Library — Bargara Cultural Centre, Bargara

Transport & connectivity

  • Bundaberg railway station (North Coast line) in the CBD (~4–5km)
  • Regular bus services between Bundaberg and Bargara via Bargara Rd (Translink/CDC Wide Bay)
  • Bargara Rd (State Route 3) and Bundaberg Ring Road providing fast east–west access

Lifestyle & recreation

  • Playgrounds and walking paths around Baldwin Swamp and Lake Ellen
  • Sports ovals and school facilities (St Luke’s, Kalkie State School)
  • Nearby beaches, foreshore trails and parks at Bargara and Mon Repos
  • Moncrieff Entertainment Centre and Bundaberg Rum Visitor Experience (short drive)
  • Baldwin Swamp Environmental Park
  • Lake Ellen Heritage Hub & Playground
  • Mon Repos Conservation Park
  • Neilson Park (Bargara foreshore)
  • Bundaberg Botanic Gardens

Education context

Multiple long day care, kindergartens and family day care options in Kalkie/East Bundaberg and Bargara; OSHC available at local schools. Availability is generally good with moderate wait times in peak periods.

  • CQUniversity Bundaberg — University Dr, Branyan (~10–12km SW)
  • UQ Rural Clinical School — Bundaberg Hospital campus, Millbank