City dwellers hunting for their slice of bush paradise to escape pandemic lockdowns in larger cities are creating a property boom in the south-east Queensland city of Bundaberg. Buyers can still find a home on a big block for under $300,000 in the coastal city, which is just a few hours' drive from Australia's most expensive real estate hotspot, the Noosa Shire. There are jobs aplenty in health, hospitality and agriculture. The city also boasts easy access to the Great Barrier Reef and pristine uncrowded beaches.