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What it costs to rent in Ashfield - Kepnock
Median weekly rents, year-on-year movement and bond-lodgement activity for Ashfield - Kepnock (4670). Sourced from the NSW Rental Bond Board, DCJ Family & Community Services.
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Population
Population growth drivers in Ashfield - Kepnock are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends
Ashfield-Kepnock's population is 5,925 as of May 2026, an increase of 266 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 5,659. This change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 5,891 in June 2025 and 117 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 734 persons per square kilometer, similar to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Interstate migration contributed approximately 58% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.
For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections lack age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Projected demographic shifts indicate an above median population growth for Australian non-metropolitan areas. The area is expected to grow by 740 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 11.9% over the 16 years.
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Development
AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Ashfield - Kepnock recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide
Ashfield-Kepnock has averaged approximately 21 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 105 homes. As of FY-26 so far, 31 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25 has resulted in three new residents per year. The average expected construction cost value for new homes is $383,000.
In FY-26, there have been $1.4 million in commercial approvals, indicating limited commercial development activity. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Ashfield-Kepnock has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 49th percentile nationally, suggesting relatively constrained buyer choice which supports interest in existing dwellings. Recent development has been exclusively detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes.
The estimated population per dwelling approval is 374 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Ashfield-Kepnock is projected to grow by 706 residents by 2041. Building activity appears to be keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may face increased competition as the population grows.
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Development applications around Ashfield - Kepnock
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
Infrastructure
Ashfield - Kepnock has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 13 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects are Sienna Boulevard, New Bundaberg Hospital, The Gateway Marina - Burnett Heads, and Bundaberg East Levee. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.
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Mt Rawdon Pumped Hydro Project
The Mt Rawdon Pumped Hydro Project is a 2 GW / 20 GWh energy storage facility designed to repurpose the Mount Rawdon gold mine's open pit into a lower reservoir. The project includes a new upper reservoir, underground power station, and a transmission line connecting to the Powerlink network. As of May 2026, the project has received a 50 million dollar investment from the Queensland Government through CleanCo and is undergoing feasibility and environmental assessments, with construction targeted to begin in 2027.
New Bundaberg Hospital
The $1.2 billion New Bundaberg Hospital is a major greenfield development featuring a six-storey clinical building with over 400 beds. The facility includes an expanded emergency department, a rooftop helipad, mental health units, and teaching spaces. It serves as the centerpiece of the Bundaberg Health and Enterprise Precinct, aimed at providing level 5 health services to the growing Wide Bay region while mitigating flood risks associated with the existing hospital site.
Bundaberg Civic and Cultural Arts Precinct
Bundaberg Regional Council's long-term civic and cultural arts precinct vision for the Bundaberg CBD. The concept includes new and reinvigorated cultural arts infrastructure, including a new regional art gallery and a 750-seat performing arts centre, along with public realm upgrades linking civic, cultural, retail and riverfront areas. Current Council updates indicate the 2019 CBD design is being reviewed and rescoped for staged delivery within available financial capacity, with priorities including event space, shade, parking, outdoor dining and CBD activation.
The Gateway Marina - Burnett Heads
A $250 million integrated master-planned marina village at Burnett Heads Boat Harbour. The project features a 318-berth state-of-the-art marina, a 24-hour fuel dock, and a waterfront residential community comprising 134 dwellings including the Musgrave and Elliot residences. The development includes boutique retail, restaurants, cafes, and public boardwalks. Following a director dispute and the appointment of receivers from HLB Mann Judd in early 2024, the project and its 7.26ha land/7.58ha wet lease assets were marketed for sale by Colliers. As of early 2026, the project remains in a pre-construction stage pending the commencement of works by a new owner or successor.
Bundaberg East Levee
A $174.7 million flood resilience project featuring a 1.7 km concrete levee along the Burnett River southern bank. The infrastructure includes floodgates, flood doors, and pump stations at Saltwater and Distillery Creeks, designed to protect over 600 properties in Bundaberg East, South, and the CBD from 1% AEP flood events. Recent milestones include the appointment of SMEC and CDM Smith as design consultants and the completion of detailed flood modelling. The project is currently in the detailed design phase following the 2024 Ministerial Infrastructure Designation process.
Kepnock Town Centre
Completed neighbourhood shopping centre in Bundaberg anchored by a large format Woolworths with BWS and around 14 specialty tenancies, pharmacy, food and drink operators, outdoor dining, and about 268 on grade car parks. The centre opened in late 2023 with ribbon cutting in early November.
Bundaberg Solar Farm
A 100 MW solar photovoltaic farm located in the Bundaberg region, approximately 360 kilometers north of Brisbane. The facility features 168,399 solar modules installed across 146 hectares and is expected to have a 25-year lifespan. The project will generate approximately 200 GWh of clean energy annually, enough to power around 36,000 homes and offset 104,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions each year. Construction is being delivered by Monford Group as EPC contractor, with commercial operation expected to commence in Q3-Q4 2025. The project includes a Power Purchase Agreement with Telstra for 153 GWh per annum.
St Vincent de Paul Social Housing Walkervale Bundaberg
An 81 dwelling social housing development on the corner of Barolin and Maynard Streets in Walkervale, comprising 60 units and 21 single homes delivered under the QuickStarts QLD program. The project is being developed in partnership between St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland Housing and the Queensland Government, with homes to be operated by Vinnies Housing. Construction commenced in September 2025 following Ministerial Infrastructure Designation approval and will deliver long term social and affordable housing with on-site wrap-around support services for furniture, food and other essentials.
Employment
AreaSearch analysis indicates Ashfield - Kepnock maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks
Ashfield-Kepnock has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue collar jobs, with prominent essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 4.0%, matching Regional Qld's figure, as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 8.8%.
In this month and year, 2,996 residents are employed, with workforce participation similar to Regional Qld's 64.5%. Census data shows a low 5.0% of residents work from home. Employment in Ashfield-Kepnock is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training sectors. The area specializes in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.
Conversely, professional & technical jobs are less represented at 2.7%, compared to Regional Qld's average of 5.1%. Analysis of SALM and ABS data indicates that during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 8.8% while labour force grew by 8.7%, keeping unemployment broadly unchanged. In contrast, Regional Qld saw employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 1.0%, with a rise in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Ashfield-Kepnock's local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the area's current employment mix.
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Income
Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Ashfield - Kepnock SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $49,973 and an average of $62,616. This is below the national average. Regional Qld's median was $53,146 with an average of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $55,650 (median) and $69,729 (average). Census data indicates household, family and personal incomes in Ashfield - Kepnock fall between the 18th and 20th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows 29.2% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, mirroring regional levels at 31.7%. After housing costs, 85.0% of income remains, ranking at the 20th percentile nationally.
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Housing
Ashfield - Kepnock is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
In Ashfield-Kepnock, as per the latest Census data, 88.1% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 11.9% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments and other types. This compares to Regional Queensland's figures of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ashfield-Kepnock stood at 35.3%, with mortgaged properties at 33.8% and rented dwellings at 30.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, lower than Regional Queensland's average of $1,655. Weekly rent in Ashfield-Kepnock was recorded at $290, compared to Regional Queensland's $345. Nationally, the area's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Ashfield - Kepnock has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size
Family households constitute 70.3% of all households, including 26.1% couples with children, 29.0% couples without children, and 14.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 29.7%, with lone person households at 26.5% and group households making up 3.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Regional Queensland average.
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Local Schools & Education
Educational outcomes in Ashfield - Kepnock fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment
The area's university qualification rate is 14.7%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 40.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 8.5% and certificates at 32.1%.
Educational participation is high, with 28.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.0% in primary education, 9.0% in secondary education, and 2.5% pursuing tertiary education.
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Transport
Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Public transport analysis shows 15 active stops operating within Ashfield-Kepnock. These are mixed bus stops serviced by three routes offering 61 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is rated good with residents typically located 324 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward, with car being dominant at 95%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.4 per dwelling. Only 5% work from home (2021 Census).
Service frequency averages eight trips daily across all routes, equating to about four weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Health performance in Ashfield - Kepnock is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts
Ashfield-Kepnock faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high across a range of health conditions that affect both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~2,986 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and 55.7% nationally.
The most common medical conditions are arthritis (10.8%) and mental health issues (9.4%). Conversely, 61.6% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age individuals face notable health challenges due to high chronic condition rates. The area has a significant elderly population, with 20.9% aged 65 and over (1,238 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but generally align with national rankings.
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Cultural Diversity
Ashfield - Kepnock ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Ashfield-Kepnock was found to have below average cultural diversity, with 88.1% of its population being citizens born in Australia who speak English only at home. The dominant religion is Christianity, at 54.1%, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. The top three ancestry groups are English (30.5%), Australian (29.4%), and Scottish (7.0%).
Notably, German (6.6%) and Korean (0.7%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 4.7% and 0.2%, respectively.
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Age
Ashfield - Kepnock's population is slightly older than the national pattern
Ashfield-Kepnock has a median age of 40, close to Regional Queensland's figure of 41 and slightly higher than Australia's national norm of 38. The proportion of people aged 85 and above is 3.5%, compared to Regional Queensland. The 55-64 age group comprises 10.8% of the population in Ashfield-Kepnock, which is lower than Regional Queensland's figure. According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of people aged 35 to 44 increased from 11.6% to 12.8%, while those aged 15 to 24 rose from 11.2% to 12.3%. Conversely, the percentage of people aged 75 to 84 decreased from 8.9% to 7.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Ashfield-Kepnock's age profile. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow by 22%, adding 167 people and reaching a total of 913 from the current 745. Meanwhile, the number of people aged 15 to 24 is expected to decrease by 60.