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Svensson Heights, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Svensson Heights is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 3,192. Elevation: 105 ft (32 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

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3,192 Population 11/sq mi density
105 ft Elevation 32 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$19,401 Median Income
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$19,401 median income, 6.9% unemployment
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Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$149,200 home value, $746/mo rent

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About Svensson Heights

Svensson Heights is a suburb in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Svensson Heights had a population of 3,334 people.

People

Population3,192
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density11/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$19,401
Per Capita$19,401
Unemployment6.9%

Housing

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Home Value$149,200
Rent$746
Ownership59.4%
Housing Units1,277

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Population3,192
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Coordinates-24.8857°, 152.3318°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation26.3 inches (667 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,401
Median Age44.0 years

About Svensson Heights

Svensson Heights is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 3,192. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Svensson Heights has a population of 3,192 with a density of 11 people per square mile, spread across 289.0 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,192
Total Population
11
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above Australia avg
289.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Svensson Heights vs Australia Average

The median household income in Svensson Heights is $19,401, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,401 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $373, 74% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 303 business establishments.

Income: Svensson Heights vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$19,401
74% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$19,401
Avg Weekly Wage$373

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.9%
92% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)303

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Svensson Heights is $149,200, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $746 (36% below the national average of $1,163). 59.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,277 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$149,200
47% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$746
36% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership59.4%
Owner-Occupied59.4%
Renter-Occupied40.6%
Housing Units1,277

Property Tax

Climate in Svensson Heights

Svensson Heights has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.1°C), the coldest is Jul (16.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 922 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 21.4° / 30.7° 135.7
Feb 26.1°C / 79°F 21.7° / 30.5° 164.8
Mar 25°C / 77°F 20.4° / 29.5° 106.5
Apr 22.7°C / 73°F 17.6° / 27.8° 45.3
May 19.8°C / 68°F 14.5° / 25.2° 64.2
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 12° / 22.9° 55.6
Jul 16.8°C / 62°F 10.7° / 22.8° 24.9
Aug 17.5°C / 64°F 11.1° / 23.9° 32.0
Sep 20.1°C / 68°F 14.1° / 26.1° 38.2
Oct 22°C / 72°F 16.7° / 27.4° 69.8
Nov 24°C / 75°F 19° / 29° 73.1
Dec 25.3°C / 78°F 20.6° / 30° 111.9
Svensson Heights has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average71.1°F
32% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area289.0 sq mi (748.4 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-24.8857°N, 152.3318°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.34"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 13, 2016.

Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 103 km
Aug 13, 2016 111 km ENE of Agnes Water, Australia M4.6 129 km
Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Marcia (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 173 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 225 km
1980 Simon Category 2 161 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 6.3 in Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 6.3 in Warmest
March 76°F (25°C) 4.5 in
April 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in
May 67°F (20°C) 3.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in Coldest
July 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
August 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in Driest
September 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
December 78°F (25°C) 4.8 in

Svensson Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 62°F in June to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Svensson Heights

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Norville State School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Svensson Heights

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Bundy good times and greatest hits, greatest hits AAC 130 kbps
Gin Gin's Own 104.9 community MP3 128 kbps
CherbOURg Radio community, indigenous AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Svensson Heights

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bert Hinkler House
Bundaberg Museum
Bundaberg Railway Museum
Fairymead House Museum
Hinkler Hall of Aviation

Libraries in Svensson Heights

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bundaberg Library0.0
Woodgate Beach Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Svensson Heights

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmer's markets

Hotels in Svensson Heights

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Boulevard Lodge

Restaurants in Svensson Heights

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rashays
White China

Cafes in Svensson Heights

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zarraffa's Coffee

Cinemas in Svensson Heights

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Reading Cinemas

Dentists in Svensson Heights

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Smiling Wide Orthodontics

Veterinaries in Svensson Heights

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sugarland Vet Clinic

Gas Stations in Svensson Heights

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP

Banks in Svensson Heights

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Suncorp

Shopping Malls in Svensson Heights

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stockland Kensington

Gyms in Svensson Heights

4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness
F45 Training
Jetts Fitness
World Gym

Breweries in Svensson Heights

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
384 North Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Svensson Heights

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Svensson Heights

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bundaberg AirportBDBMedium Airport
Hervey Bay AirportHVBMedium Airport
Agnes Water private Airport—Small Airport
Aquila Airfield—Small Airport
Biggenden Airport—Small Airport
Bully Yard private Airfield—Small Airport
Childers Airport—Small Airport
Gayndah AirportGAHSmall Airport
Maryborough AirportMBHSmall Airport
Monduran Airport—Small Airport
North Gregory/Elliott Field—Small Airport
Pacific Haven Airport—Small Airport
private airfield agnes waters—Small Airport
private airstrip agnes waters—Small Airport
private runway agnes waters—Small Airport
Toby's Gap Airstrip—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Svensson Heights

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Health First Bundaberg

Churches & Religious Organizations in Svensson Heights

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church Of God
Church Of God
Church of the Nazarene

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Svensson Heights

What is the population of Svensson Heights?

Svensson Heights has a population of 3,192 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 289.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Svensson Heights expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,401, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $149,200 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $746 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Svensson Heights?

Svensson Heights has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches.

How is the job market in Svensson Heights?

The unemployment rate in Svensson Heights is 6.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $373. There are 303 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Svensson Heights?

The median home value in Svensson Heights is $149,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $746. The homeownership rate is 59.4%.

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