QLD4670· Pop. 84,718Bundaberg Regional Council

SVENSSON HEIGHTS

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

53

Liveability score

39

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Est.

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

18.5%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

1.8%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.7%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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SVENSSON HEIGHTS shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median rent

$570/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+1.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

10.2

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

6.36%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

54 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

SVENSSON HEIGHTS is a QLD suburb offering high rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

  • Strong rental yield of 18.5%
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,194/wk

$45k taxable p.a.

Renters

29.0%

66.9% owner-occupier

Median age

46.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.4%

Population growth

+1.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

89%

5% apartments

Degree qualified

26.7%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

11.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.2%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

296.1 km

Regional

Days on market

84 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

26.9%

Buyer's market

Walkability

3 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

70.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

11/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4670

🏫27 Primary🎓5 Secondary📚2 Combined2 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (27)

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1029(60%)
510 students17:1 student–teacher54% girls17% top SEA quarter

St John's Lutheran Primary School

Independent · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1024(58%)
333 students15:1 student–teacher48% girls14% top SEA quarter

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1003(48%)
167 students15:1 student–teacher40% girls10% top SEA quarter

Hope Adventist School

Independent · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 999(46%)
61 students14:1 student–teacher56% girls13% top SEA quarter

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 995(44%)
490 students17:1 student–teacher50% girls10% top SEA quarter

Bargara State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 992(43%)
385 students14:1 student–teacher46% girls15% top SEA quarter

Avondale State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 990(42%)
9 students6:1 student–teacher44% girls15% top SEA quarter

Gooburrum State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 986(40%)
144 students21:1 student–teacher38% girls10% top SEA quarter

Elliott Heads State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 983(39%)
121 students18:1 student–teacher41% girls7% top SEA quarter

Burnett Heads State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 976(36%)
96 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls9% top SEA quarter

Branyan Road State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 974(35%)
453 students15:1 student–teacher51% girls5% top SEA quarter

Kalkie State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 972(34%)
322 students12:1 student–teacher42% girls6% top SEA quarter

Woongarra State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 969(33%)
346 students15:1 student–teacher46% girls6% top SEA quarter

Avoca State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 957(28%)
310 students15:1 student–teacher47% girls7% top SEA quarter

Kolan South State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 951(25%)
55 students15:1 student–teacher60% girls3% top SEA quarter

Oakwood State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 949(24%)
200 students15:1 student–teacher54% girls5% top SEA quarter

Norville State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 939(21%)
518 students13:1 student–teacher47% girls3% top SEA quarter

Alloway State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 938(21%)
63 students13:1 student–teacher40% girls2% top SEA quarter

Sharon State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 936(20%)
21 students7:1 student–teacher52% girls1% top SEA quarter

Moore Park Beach State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 930(18%)
126 students17:1 student–teacher50% girls5% top SEA quarter

Bundaberg East State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 922(16%)
295 students12:1 student–teacher49% girls4% top SEA quarter

Bundaberg West State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 915(14%)
267 students13:1 student–teacher48% girls9% top SEA quarter

Bundaberg North State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 906(12%)
249 students10:1 student–teacher46% girls4% top SEA quarter

Walkervale State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 900(11%)
350 students11:1 student–teacher47% girls4% top SEA quarter

Bundaberg South State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 882(8%)
168 students16:1 student–teacher49% girls4% top SEA quarter

Bundaberg Central State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 860(6%)
82 students10:1 student–teacher40% girls2% top SEA quarter

Thabeban State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 858(5%)
95 students12:1 student–teacher57% girls3% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (5)

Shalom College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1027(59%)
1,558 students13:1 student–teacher50% girls17% top SEA quarter

Bundaberg State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 944(23%)
1,593 students13:1 student–teacher50% girls5% top SEA quarter

Bundaberg North State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 932(19%)
676 students10:1 student–teacher50% girls3% top SEA quarter

Kepnock State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 927(17%)
1,074 students11:1 student–teacher48% girls3% top SEA quarter

Impact Community ACADEMY

Independent · Yrs 11 · Inner Regional

14 students5:1 student–teacher50% girls

📚Combined (2)

St Luke's Anglican School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1089(81%)
1,090 students16:1 student–teacher47% girls37% top SEA quarter

Bundaberg Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1039(64%)
845 students13:1 student–teacher51% girls19% top SEA quarter

Special (2)

Bundaberg Special School

Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 961(29%)
106 students4:1 student–teacher23% girls11% top SEA quarter

Burnett Youth Learning Centre

Independent · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 898(10%)
76 students4:1 student–teacher38% girls1% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe
92/ 100

5.4 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
959ICSEA · national avg 1000

35 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
14/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

30

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

high

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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