Avoca
QLD 4670 • Rest of QLD
About Avoca
Avoca is a suburban locality within the Bundaberg Regional Council area in Queensland's Wide Bay region, approximately 385 kilometres north of Brisbane. With a population of around 4,912, the suburb has a notably mature demographic profile, with a median age of 48 and strong representation among residents aged 55 and above. The community is predominantly Australian-born and reflects the broader character of regional Queensland, with modest household incomes and a relaxed, established residential feel.
Avoca offers a quiet suburban setting on the outskirts of Bundaberg, with convenient access to the city's parks, shopping centres, schools, and healthcare services. The area appeals particularly to retirees and long-established families drawn by affordable housing and the pace of regional life. Bundaberg's wider amenities — including the Bundaberg Hospital, the iconic Bundaberg Rum Distillery, and proximity to the Coral Coast and Burnett River — make the broader region an attractive place to settle.
Avoca falls under postcode 4670 and is governed by Bundaberg Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bundaberg electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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371 Avondale Road
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591 Bargara Road
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33 Scotland Street
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Marks Street
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Mount Perry Road
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18 Walters Street
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4334 Goodwood Road
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Twyford Street
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Branyan Drive
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13 Crofton Street
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234 Ashfield Road
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Dr Mays Road
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Maryborough Street
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Bargara Road
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George Street
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George Street
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Burnett Heads Road
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Breusch Road
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14 Gooburrum Road
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Boundary Street
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754 Pine Creek Road
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 126
- 2. New Zealand 90
- 3. Scotland 26
- 4. India 25
- 5. Philippines 25
- 6. Thailand 16
- 7. Germany 14
- 8. Vietnam 14
- 9. Malaysia 11
- 10. Italy 10
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)