Svensson Heights QLD

Postcode 4670 · Bundaberg LGA

Svensson Heights is a smaller suburb in Queensland within the Bundaberg local government area (postcode 4670). With a population of 3,334, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 44. Households earn a median income of $55K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are community & personal service, professionals, labourers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Svensson Heights is $440,000, having surged 14.3% over the past year. Units have a median price of $360,000 (+45.3% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $500. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,213.

The crime rate in the Bundaberg LGA is moderate at 5,052 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Svensson Heights offers a gross rental yield of 5.9%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($440K/$1.1M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 8.0x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +14.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.9% High Yield
Price vs State$440K/$1.1M Below Median
Affordability8.0x Moderate
Price Momentum+14.3% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$48,439
Mean Income$54,203
Earners3,328
YoY Change+2%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$440K
14.3% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$360K
45.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$265
POPULATION
3,334
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age44
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,054
Personal Income /wk$574
Mortgage /mth$1,213
CRIME (Bundaberg LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,052
Total Incidents5,052
Data: 2024