Bundaberg, Australia

Capital City

The population of 52,370 makes Bundaberg a sizable regional center, but the economy is heavily dependent on sugar - a demanding crop that brings its fair share of bureaucratic headaches. Frequent flooding from the Burnett River is another persistent reality, with the city's worst disaster occurring in 2013 when over 4,000 properties and 600 businesses were inundated. Despite its charms, Bundaberg may not be for the faint of heart - this is a working town where the weather and red tape can be as challenging as the humid subtropical climate.