Avenell Heights (Qld)

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According to evaluation of ABS demographic releases for the wider region and new locations verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Avenell Heights has a population calculated at approximately 5,198 in May 2026. This represents a rise of 170 individuals (3.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 5,028 people. This adjustment is derived from the resident population of 5,182, determined by Districts after assessing the most recent ABS ERP statistics (June 2025) along with 28 validated new addresses added after the Census date. This level of occupancy translates to a density ratio of 1,704 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical rate across locations nationwide assessed by Districts. In recent times, population expansion in the locality was mostly driven by net overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 56% of all population increases.

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The workforce of the suburb of Avenell Heights is evenly distributed between office-based and manual roles, with a strong presence in essential public services, an unemployment rate of 4.7%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 8.3% based on Districts calculations of regional data. In March 2026, there were 2,366 employed residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 0.8% higher than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, and participation in the labour force trailing significantly at 56.2% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a low 4.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic containment measures.

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Districts analysis of the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year shows that taxpayers in the suburb of Avenell Heights had a median annual income of $41,775, while the average income was $51,621. These figures are below the national average and compare to median and average levels of $53,146 and $66,593 across Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current income estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $46,521 for the median and $57,485 for the average. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Avenell Heights all rank within the 5th to 8th percentiles nationally. The income distribution shows that 30.0% of residents (1,559 individuals) earn within the $400 - weekly range, contrasting with the wider region where the - range is the most common at . Housing cost pressures are pronounced, with only of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile.

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Residential structures in the suburb of Avenell Heights at the time of the latest Census consisted of 80.0% standalone houses and 20.0% other dwelling types, such as townhouses, units, and alternative accommodation, compared to Regional Qld where standalone houses made up 76.4% and other formats comprised 23.6%. The rate of home ownership in the suburb of Avenell Heights was significantly higher than the regional average, standing at 37.7%, while the remaining occupied properties were either being purchased with a mortgage (26.3%) or rented (36.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,200 was notably lower than the Regional Qld average, while the median weekly rent was $270, compared to regional averages of $1,655 and $345 respectively. Compared nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb of Avenell Heights are well below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also much lower than the national figure of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 64.3%, consisting of couples with children at 18.8%, couples without children at 28.7%, and single parents at 15.4%. The remaining 35.7% are non-family households, which are mostly made up of lone persons at 32.8% and group households at 3.0%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is slightly lower than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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The suburb of Avenell Heights displays lower levels of higher education, with university qualification rates at 12.4%, which is well below the Australian average of 30.4%. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.1%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.8% and postgraduate degrees at 1.5%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 37.4% of residents aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 7.7% and certificates at 29.7%.

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Public transport networks in the suburb of Avenell Heights include 20 active transit stops serviced by buses. These stops accommodate 2 distinct routes that provide a combined total of 83 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 172 meters from the nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb of Avenell Heights, most workers travel outside the area for employment, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel for 96% of commuters. Dwellings have an average of 1.2 vehicles, which is lower than the regional average. A relatively low 4.3% of residents worked from home at the time of the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Assessments of mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence highlight clear health issues in the suburb of Avenell Heights, with several conditions impacting both younger and older residents, while the proportion of the population with private health insurance is very low at around 48% (~2,477 people). This rate is lower than the 52.5% recorded across Regional Qld and the national average of 55.7%.

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The population of the suburb of Avenell Heights shows lower levels of cultural diversity relative to broader averages, with citizens making up 90.6% of residents, 90.1% born within Australia, and 95.6% speaking only English at home. The main religious affiliation is Christianity, which is practiced by 59.3% of residents in the suburb of Avenell Heights, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld.

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The median age in the suburb of Avenell Heights is 46 years, which is higher than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional Qld, there is a higher concentration of residents aged 75 - 84 (10.8%) but a lower share of people aged 35 - 44 (11.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 10.0% to 11.5% of the population, and the 35 to 44 age bracket has increased from 9.9% to 11.1%. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 cohort dropped from 13.4% to 11.8%. By demographic projections suggest the age profile of the suburb of Avenell Heights will change significantly. The cohort aged and over is expected to grow by (an increase of people), rising from to . This aging trend is further reflected by the fact that residents aged and older will account for of the projected growth, while the numbers of residents aged to and to are expected to contract.

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Avenell Heights currently has an estimated 254 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 169 children aged 0-2 and 113 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 12% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 14% by 2041 (to approximately 290 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 490. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 10.4 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.