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Svensson Heights Postcode
Queensland
Located in Queensland, Svensson Heights is a locality approximately 295 kilometres from Brisbane. The postcode for Svensson Heights is 4670, and residents use the 07 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Svensson Heights has a population of 3,334 (1,589 males, 1,738 females). The median age is 44 years.
The median weekly household income in Svensson Heights is $1,054, with a median personal income of $574 per week.
The median weekly rent is $265 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,213.
In terms of birthplace, 96% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (56), Other countries (29), and Philippines (15).
90.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.2% speak another language.
The employment rate in Svensson Heights shows 1,302 people employed (736 full-time, 482 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 7.1%.
The most common occupations are professionals (198), community & personal service (156), and technicians & trades (87).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Svensson Heights has an IRSAD score of 868 placing it in decile 1 (most disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Svensson Heights covers an area of 2.8 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1201 persons per km².
Statistically, Svensson Heights sits within the Burnett area, part of the broader Wide Bay region.
The federal electorate for Svensson Heights is Hinkler (Provincial).
Svensson Heights Details
| Postcode | 4670 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 3,334 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,054/week |
| Median Personal Income | $574/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $265 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,213 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Population Density | 1201/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,348 |
| Completed Year 12 | 32.6% |
| Australian Citizens | 91.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 227 (6.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (most disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -24.8873 |
| Longitude | 152.3301 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 295 km |
| Region (SA4) | Wide Bay |
| Area (SA3) | Burnett |
| Federal Electorate | Hinkler |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 548 (16.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 405 (12.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 715 (21.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 800 (24.0%) |
| 65+ years | 863 (25.9%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 471 (14.2%) |
| Arthritis | 197 (5.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 175 (5.3%) |
| Asthma | 165 (5.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 126 (3.8%) |
| Diabetes | 125 (3.8%) |
| Cancer | 77 (2.3%) |
| Dementia | 26 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 140 (10.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 590 (44.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 402 (30.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 191 (14.4%) |