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Avoca (Qld) has an estimated 5,254 residents, up from 4,912 at the 2021 Census — a change of 342 people, or 7.0%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. 158 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 82.0% of that increase. That puts 859 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS population updates and new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Avoca (Qld) has a population estimated at approximately 5,254 as of May 2026. This represents a 7.0% rise of 342 residents from the 2021 Census, which documented 4,912 people. This shift is calculated from the resident population of 5,240, determined by AreaSearch from the June 2025 ABS ERP release and 158 verified new addresses added since the Census. The suburb of Avoca (Qld) has a density of 858 persons per square kilometer, matching typical averages.
The 7.0% increase in the suburb of Avoca (Qld) is within 2.1 percentage points of the wider SA3 area (9.1%), indicating competitive growth. Growth in the suburb of Avoca (Qld) was mostly driven by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 82.0% of the gains. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 data is unavailable, or for years after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 data are used. Because Queensland state projections lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch scales age groups proportionally based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which use 2022 data. Future trends suggest expansion in the suburb of Avoca (Qld) will align with the lowest growth quartile of non-metropolitan Australia, with SA2 projections indicating a rise of 88 residents by 2041, representing a total gain of 1.4% over 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
100 new dwellings have been approved in Avoca (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 20 a year. That places the area in the 70th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 23 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 96% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 70, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals shows that Avoca averages approximately 20 residential approvals annually, with a total of about 100 dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years. In the current financial year of FY-26, 65 approvals have been registered. An average of 3.5 residents moved to the suburb for each new home built between FY-21 and FY-25, showing that demand is outstripping new supply, which typically drives up pricing and buyer competition. New builds average a construction cost of $552,000, indicating that developers are focusing on higher-end properties.
Additionally, commercial approvals reached $6.0 million this financial year, highlights the residential focus of the area. Avoca records roughly 62% of the per capita building activity seen in the Rest of Qld, ranking in the 74th percentile of areas evaluated nationwide, despite a recent uptick in building approvals. Recent building activity consists of 96.0% detached houses and 4.0% semi-detached properties or units, preserving the traditional low-density profile suited for families. This construction pattern favors freestanding houses more than the existing housing stock (77.0% at the Census), showing sustained demand for detached homes despite density shifts. With roughly 168 residents per dwelling approval, the area displays characteristics of a developing area. Long-term forecasts indicate Avoca will add 74 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. With the current pace of building approvals, new housing supply is expected to satisfy demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially supporting growth beyond initial demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Avoca (Qld)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 29 current infrastructure and development projects close to Avoca (Qld), worth an estimated $3.09 billion. 12 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and planning policies significantly shape local performance. AreaSearch has identified 7 active projects expected to affect the suburb. Key developments include New Social Housing in Avoca, Bundaberg Regional Aviation and Aerospace Precinct, Bundaberg GHAG Solar PV Park, and Branvale Estate.
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New Social Housing in Avoca, Bundaberg
Two-stage modular social housing development delivering 46 homes for Queenslanders experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Stage 1 comprising 6 family homes has been completed and occupied. Stage 2 comprising 40 apartments across seven two-storey and two three-storey buildings is now under construction after commencing in late 2025, with completion and tenant occupation expected during mid 2026. The development includes 7-star energy efficient modular homes, communal open space, accessible design and is managed by the Bundaberg Housing Service Centre.
Branvale Estate
A premium residential land estate in Bundaberg offering fully serviced, easement-free allotments exceeding 1,000m2 with wide frontages. Stage 3 construction is now complete with 18 allotments sold out and new stages planned. Features rock-free, flat, flood-free lots with town water, sewer, NBN and underground power. The estate maintains high building standards with custom-built homes, providing spacious lots suitable for sheds, pools and family homes.
The Ridge on Branyan
A premium riverside residential estate in Branyan offering elevated land opportunities with access to the Burnett River. Stages 1-9 are sold out with Stage 11 releasing soon. Block sizes range from 700-1300 sqm with full services including sewerage, town water, underground power, and NBN. Located close to Sugarland Shopping Centre, Branyan State School, a new childcare facility, CQU campus, new hospital site, and Bundaberg Airport.
Branyan Local Plan Area
An 820-hectare urban expansion precinct guided by the Bundaberg Regional Council Planning Scheme. The plan facilitates a long-term phased development strategy transitioning Emerging Community land into low and medium-density residential neighbourhoods supported by activity centres. Supported by state infrastructure activation funding, the framework unlocks critical wastewater network capacity to service thousands of future homes alongside local parks and environmental corridor protections.
Millbank Wastewater Treatment Plant - Inlet Works
Upgrade to the Millbank Wastewater Treatment Plant to unlock the Branyan Local Area Plan and substantial residential housing developments. This project is funded under the Residential Activation Fund.
Bundaberg Social Housing Program
Seven new social housing homes in Bundaberg South as part of Homes for Queenslanders plan. Additional social housing opportunities being assessed at government-owned Avoca site.
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 is progressing following Ministerial Infrastructure Designation approval, delivering long term social and affordable housing with on-site wrap-around support services including furniture and food assistance.
Svensson Heights Intersection Upgrade
Intersection safety upgrade delivered by Bundaberg Regional Council with Queensland Government support. Works included a raised safety platform with new Give Way signage and tactile indicators, asphalt resurfacing and updated line marking to improve safety and traffic flow at Commercial St, Production St and Brickworks Cct.
2,446 residents of Avoca (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 2,535. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 57.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Data aggregated by AreaSearch shows Avoca has a balanced workforce across professional and trade roles, with a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of 3.5%, and an estimated job growth of 7.2% over the last year. By March 2026, 2,446 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate sat 0.4% below the Regional Qld average of 3.9%, though workforce participation is notably lower at 57.5% compared to Regional Qld's 64.3%. Census data indicates a minor 3.7% of residents worked from home, although this was likely influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The area is highly specialized in healthcare and social assistance, showing an employment concentration 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, construction accounts for only 7.8% of the local workforce, compared to 10.1% across Regional Qld. This residential suburb offers relatively few local jobs, as seen by comparing the Census working population against the total resident workforce. Analysis of SALM and ABS data shows that during the year ending March 2026, local employment grew by 7.2% and the labor force expanded by 5.7%, leading to a 1.4 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1%, labor force increase by 0.3%, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide a basis for estimating local demand. Although overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these national sector trends to the local workforce mix suggests Avoca's employment should grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.9% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Avoca (Qld) is $1,169 a week (about $61,000 a year), with median personal income at $619 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,688 a year against an average of $56,455. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Tax statistics from the ATO for financial year 2023 show Avoca residents have a median taxpayer income of $45,688 and an average of $56,455. These figures are below national averages, and compare to a median of $53,146 and average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, March 2026 estimates stand at roughly $50,878 for the median and $62,868 for the average. The 2021 Census ranks Avoca's household, family, and personal incomes between the 11th and 14th percentiles nationally. The largest income group contains 30.2% of residents (1,586 people) earning $400 - 799, whereas the metropolitan average is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 range at 31.7%.
Discretionary income remaining after housing costs sits at 85.7%, which ranks in the 13th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Avoca (Qld) had 2,012 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 77% detached houses and 0% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $305 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 26.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data shows the housing stock in Avoca consists of 77.4% houses and 22.6% semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings, compared to Regional Qld's breakdown of 76.4% and 23.6%. Outright home ownership in Avoca is high at 44.7%, with the remaining properties mortgaged (30.6%) or rented (24.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,300 is lower than Regional Qld's average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent is $305 compared to $345 regionally. Locally, mortgage payments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Avoca (Qld) counted 2,012 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,152 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 82% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise 67.1% of households, consisting of 21.5% couples with children, 33.3% couples without children, and 11.2% single parent households. The remaining 32.9% are non-family households, with lone person households representing 30.2% and group houses making up 2.8% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is below the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.4% of adults in Avoca (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 9.7% with a bachelor degree and 1.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 92% of areas nationally. A further 29.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 308 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 953 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational data shows that tertiary qualification rates are low, with 12.4% of residents holding a university degree compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are held by 9.7% of residents, graduate diplomas by 1.5%, and postgraduate degrees by 1.2%. Vocational qualifications are common, with 37.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a trade certificate, including 8.3% with advanced diplomas and 29.0% with certificates. A total of 24.0% of local residents are enrolled in formal education, including 9.3% in primary schools, 7.4% in high schools, and 2.9% in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Avoca (Qld) reaches 10 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 260 services a week. The typical home sits about 450 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis identifies 10 active bus stops in Avoca, serviced by 6 routes that run a total of 257 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 450 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, with 96% of commuters driving to work. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per household, which is below the regional average. Working from home is rare, accounting for only 3.7% of residents in the 2021 Census. Service frequency averages 36 trips per day across all local routes, which translates to roughly 25 weekly departures per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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55.4% of residents in Avoca (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 92% of areas nationally. 9.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health analyses show notable mortality rates and chronic illnesses in Avoca, affecting both younger and older cohorts, alongside a low rate of private health insurance at roughly 50% of the population (~2,604 people). This is below the 52.5% rate in Regional Qld and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent chronic conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 13.7% and 9.5% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 55.4% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Chronic health issues are elevated among working-age residents.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 32.0% of the population (1,681 people), compared to 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes for this older cohort are generally in line with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Avoca (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 89.1% of residents, with 3.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.1%) and Australian (30.9%). 4.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures are low in Avoca, where 89.1% of the population was born in Australia, 92.6% are citizens, and 96.2% speak only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 56.9% of residents, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. The top ancestries reported are English at 32.1%, Australian at 30.9%, and Scottish at 8.3%. Other notable ethnic backgrounds include German at 6.5% (compared to 4.7% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 4.0% (compared to 3.9% regionally), and Korean at 0.1% (compared to 0.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Avoca (Qld) is 48, older than 88% of areas nationally. 21.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 48, the population is older than the Regional Qld median of 41 and the national average of 38. The 75 - 84 cohort represents 13.2% of the population, compared to 9.6% for the 35 - 44 cohort. This older group is significantly larger than the national average of 6.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group increased from 9.5% to 11.0% of the population, while the 15 to 24 group fell from 11.0% to 10.4%. Demographic forecasts for 2041 indicate the 85+ cohort will grow by 41% (138 people) to reach 475 from 336.
Residents aged 65+ account for 73% of total projected growth, while population declines are anticipated for the 65 to 74 and 5 to 14 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Avoca (Qld)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 158 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,912 at the 2021 Census → 5,254 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL30107). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.