Avenell Heights QLD 4670
Located in Queensland, Avenell Heights sits 357 km from Brisbane CBD, around 4 hours 10 minutes by car. The suburb has 5,028 residents, a median age of 47, and a median household income of $55,432 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The suburb grew 3.2% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $270 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,200. Avenell Heights is characterised by high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is high.
Is Avenell Heights a good suburb?
Avenell Heights scores a C (43/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on transit, weaker on community.
Very walkable
Walkability 72/100 · 357 km · 249 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $631K
Moderate crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 63/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 1/10 · median age 47 · 5,028 residents
Liveability Rating
43 / 100 · Ranked #682 in QLDEach bar is Avenell Heights's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
Flood data for Queensland covers only the areas mapped there — a blank here is not an all-clear.
How do you rate the liveability in Avenell Heights?
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Our score
43 / 100
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Median House Price
Public listings dataAvenell Heights's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $631,000, roughly 10% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$631,400
9% above its 5 neighbours (median $581,250)
Based on 84 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 37 days — median across 19 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 45 sales $602K
- 4 bed 20 sales $685K
- 5 bed 6 sales $830K
Units
$450,000
Based on 17 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 33 days — median across 3 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 10 sales $432K
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Avenell Heights are currently listed at around $699,000 on average. Based on 20 houses listed in the past six months.
Houses
$699K
20 houses listed in the last 6 months.
Units
$487K
12 units listed in the last 6 months.
32 of the suburb's 2,032 dwellings (1.6%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Avenell Heights rent for around $610 a week on average, based on 23 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
Houses
$610/wk
3% below its 4 neighbours (median $630/wk)
23 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
Units
$425/wk
8 units advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
31 rentals advertised against an estimated 732 rented homes (4.2%) in the last 6 months.
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- 3-bed houses
- $590/wk
- 23 bonds
- +59% since 2021
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies. Change since 2021 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025113 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 27% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4670.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$610/week ($32,000 a year) on a $699,000 median
$425/week ($22,000 a year) on a $487,000 median
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is Avenell Heights safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Avenell Heights sits in the moderate band, with 168 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 47% on the prior year.
168 offences
47.4% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–202416 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Walkability
Avenell Heights is very walkable on foot — at 72/100, most daily errands can be done on foot.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Avenell Heights.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 5.0 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 11.1 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 5.5 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 8.3 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Avenell Heights.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 35%
- Premises covered
- 2,311
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Bundaberg: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 12 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 4 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this suburb rank well above the average and parts well below it.
Avenell Heights is home to about 5,000 residents, with a median age of 47, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $55,000 a year, with unemployment at 8.2%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
5,028
Median Age
47
Median Household Income
$55,432/yr
Census Median Rent
$270/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,200/mo
Avg Household Size
2.3
Median Personal Income
$29,432/yr
Unemployment Rate
8.2%
Unoccupied Dwellings
5.9%
Total Dwellings
2,032
Owner-Occupier Rate
64.0%
Houses
80.1%
Rental Stress
25.3%
Mortgage Stress
26.0%
Work From Home
4.4%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
162 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 27 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 715 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 84.2%
- English Spoken at Home
- 90.0%
- Employment Rate
- 43.5%
- Completed Year 12
- 29.8%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
50 residents (1.0%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
2.8% of residents (133) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Brisbane (81).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 4,800 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,773 a year through Bundaberg based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Bundaberg
In the year to August 2026, 997 new dwellings were approved across Bundaberg. That mix is 830 houses and 167 units. Approvals are down 44.7% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this suburb: 35 to 110 homes
- In 2 to 5 years 21 to 50 homes
- In 10 years or more 9 to 35 homes
- No timeframe set 5 to 25 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (10 parcels), by when it expects lots to be registered. Yields are published in ranges, so these are too.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng, Taribelang Bunda People.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. Native title over this area has been determined.
Air Quality
This station does not measure fine particles (PM2.5).
PM10 averaged 9.1 µg/m³. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 0.
From the Bundaberg (Wide Bay-Burnett) monitoring station, 4.1 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Bundaberg Aero, 4.9 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 21 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 11.2 km
- Annual rainfall
- 969 mm
- 75 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 30.7°C
- 1 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 11.2°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
5 facilities within 5 km- 3.4 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · n-Hexane · Toluene (methylbenzene)
- 3.7 km
- 3.8 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Toluene (methylbenzene) · Xylenes (individual or mixed isomers)
- 4.0 kmSpirit ManufacturingTop reported: Ethanol · Total Volatile Organic Compounds
- 4.5 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Toluene (methylbenzene) · Ethylbenzene
EV adoption
In postcode 4670, 242 of 74,041 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.8% (1,336 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.1%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4670, 24,659 rooftop-solar systems totalling 152.8 MW have been installed since 2001, against 35,774 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 1,424 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
15 mortgage brokers are registered in postcode 4670.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $631,400 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by David Batt Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | David Batt | 43.7% | 56.3% | +3.8 |
| 2022 | Keith Pitt | 39.9% | 60.1% | -4.4 |
| 2019 | Keith Pitt | 35.5% | 64.5% | +6.1 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Tom Smith Australian Labor Party (State of Queensland)
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Tom Smith ALP | 51.5% |
| 2020 | Tom Smith ALP | 50.0% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
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- #3 in Best Bundaberg suburbs to rent in
- #3 in Bundaberg suburbs with the best public transport
- #5 in Most walkable suburbs in Bundaberg
- #6 in Bundaberg suburbs with the most apartments
- #6 in Bundaberg suburbs where seniors live
- #6 in Bundaberg suburbs that suit young professionals
- #7 in Bundaberg suburbs with the most parkland nearby
- #7 in Bundaberg suburbs with the deepest rental markets
- #7 in Bundaberg suburbs where 3-bedroom house rents rose most
- #8 in Best Bundaberg suburbs for first-home buyers (houses)
- #8 in Sportiest Bundaberg suburbs
- #9 in Bundaberg suburbs that added the most residents, 2016-2021
- #9 in Bundaberg suburbs where the most homes are owned outright
- #10 in Highest-yielding Bundaberg suburbs (houses)
- #10 in Bundaberg's most educated suburbs
- #11 in Bundaberg's highest-income suburbs
- #11 in The most liveable suburbs in Bundaberg
- #11 in Bundaberg suburbs with the best NBN connectivity
- #11 in The safest suburbs in Bundaberg
- #12 in Bundaberg's most owner-occupied suburbs
- #12 in Bundaberg suburbs where young families live
- #13 in Bundaberg suburbs with the biggest house blocks
Nearby suburbs
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Common questions about Avenell Heights
Is Avenell Heights a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Avenell Heights is moderate (63/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Avenell Heights?
Avenell Heights has no recorded bushfire history. These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Avenell Heights a good place to live?
Avenell Heights has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (43/100), ranked against other QLD suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Avenell Heights?
Avenell Heights, QLD had a population of 5,028 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Avenell Heights, QLD?
The postcode for Avenell Heights, QLD is 4670.
How far is Avenell Heights from Brisbane?
Avenell Heights is 357 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 249 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Avenell Heights?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Avenell Heights was $55,432 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Avenell Heights?
The median advertised rent in Avenell Heights is $610 a week for houses (23 listings) and $425 a week for units (8 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Avenell Heights?
The median age of residents in Avenell Heights was 47 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Avenell Heights walkable?
Avenell Heights scores 72/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very walkable. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Avenell Heights?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Avenell Heights, Bundaberg Aero (4.9 km away), summer days average 30.7°C, winter nights 11.2°C, 969 mm of rain a year over 75 rainy days, and 1 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Avenell Heights?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Avenell Heights belong to?
Avenell Heights sits within the Bundaberg local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Avenell Heights?
The average residential rates bill through Bundaberg is $1,773 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Avenell Heights?
Across Bundaberg, 997 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 44.7% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Avenell Heights in?
Avenell Heights sits within the federal Division of Hinkler, currently held by David Batt (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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