Avenell Heights at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
5,028
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Avenell Heights.
The postcode for Avenell Heights is 4670 (QLD).
Avenell Heights (4670) sits in the Burnett region of Queensland.
Avenell Heights has roughly 5,028 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Avenell Heights scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Avenell Heights's population at 5,028, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,028
Median age
47
Family households
64%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$285/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
5,028
Median age: 47
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Getting around
Walkability.
12
0
60
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Avenell Heights.
Local schools for Avenell Heights
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Government School Catchment
Thabeban State School
Walkervale State School
Kepnock State High School
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Frequently asked
About Avenell Heights.
- What is the Avenell Heights postcode?
- Avenell Heights is in the 4670 postcode, in QLD, in the Burnett region.
- Where is Avenell Heights?
- Avenell Heights is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4670, in the Burnett region.
- What is the average rent in Avenell Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $285, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in Avenell Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Avenell Heights on this page, including St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Thabeban State School, Walkervale State School.
- How walkable is Avenell Heights?
- Avenell Heights has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near Avenell Heights?
- Avenell Heights is close to Walkervale, Glenforest, Thabeban, Kepnock, Bundaberg South.
- What is the population of Avenell Heights?
- The population of Avenell Heights is approximately 5,028 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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