Moving to Svensson Heights QLD 4670
What the official numbers say about living in Svensson Heights — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $265 a week, against a median household income of $1,054 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Svensson Heights grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,204 → 3,334 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Australian Indigenous, Nepali, Arabic.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Svensson Heights scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (92% of workers).
Nearest train station: Bundaberg, 2.1 km north-east.
Nearest railway halt: Australian Sugar Cane Railway, 3.4 km north.
Nearest bus interchange: Sugerland Bus Stop, 1.7 km west.
Nearest airport: Bundaberg Airport, 2.4 km south-west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 296 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 21 schools · 63 cafes & restaurants · 14 supermarkets · 25 parks — see them all on the Svensson Heights profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Norville State School 600 m · Bundaberg Special School 700 m · Bundaberg West State School 900 m · St.Patrick's Catholic School Bundaberg 900 m · Shalom College 1.4 km · DriversCollege 1.5 km · Bundaberg State High School 1.7 km · Avoca State School 2 km
Groceries: Svensson Heights Food Store 700 m · Woolworths 1.5 km · Coles 1.6 km · ALDI 1.7 km · Nana's Pantry 1.9 km · Woolworths 2 km · Aldi 2 km · Coles 2 km
Parks and reserves: Norville Park 850 m · Lions Rememberance Park 900 m · Rats of Tobruk Memorial Park 950 m · Jubilee Park 1.1 km · Thompson Park 1.7 km · Queens Park 1.7 km · Alexandra Park 2.1 km · Woongarra Street Park 2.3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Svensson Heights, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Noisy Miner · Rainbow Lorikeet · Pacific Black Duck · Magpie-lark · Spotted Turtle-dove.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Svensson Heights, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svensson Heights here | 3,334 | — | 1/10 | 12% |
| Bundaberg West | 2,596 | — | 1/10 | 9% |
| Norville | 2,476 | — | 1/10 | 17% |
| Millbank | 2,499 | — | 1/10 | 5% |
| Bundaberg Central | 162 | — | 1/10 | 4% |
| Avoca | 4,912 | — | 2/10 | 11% |
| Walkervale | 2,981 | — | 1/10 | 2% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Bundaberg — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Hinkler — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4670 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Svensson Heights profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $265 a week.
The population grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,204 people to 3,334. It sits about 296 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Bundaberg station is roughly 2.1 km away. Local government is Bundaberg council, and the federal seat is Hinkler.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Svensson Heights vs Bundaberg West · Svensson Heights vs Norville.
Nearby guides: Bundaberg West · Norville · Millbank · Bundaberg Central · Avoca · Walkervale.
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