Townsville City Council

Aitkenvale

QLD4814

Aitkenvale at a glance

Median house

$378,000

Median unit

$340,000

Walk score

14

Very car dependent

Population

4,797

Median age 36

The brief

What to know about Aitkenvale.

The postcode for Aitkenvale is 4814 (QLD).

The median house price in Aitkenvale is $378,000.

Aitkenvale (4814) sits in the Townsville region of Queensland. The median house here is $378,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.

Aitkenvale has roughly 4,797 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Aitkenvale scores 14/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 14°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1036mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Townsville Aero station, 15.2km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Aitkenvale's population at 4,797, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (52% own, 45% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

4,797

Median age

36

Family households

64%

Lone person

31%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Houses change hands at $378,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $340,000, roughly 10% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $76,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Aitkenvale on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$378,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $340,000.

Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$520/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$420/wk

Owner occupied

52%

Renter occupied

45%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$378,000

Median Unit PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$340,000

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

4,797

Median age: 36

Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 7.15% (median rent $520/wk against a $378,000 price tag). Units yield 6.42% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 45% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

7.15%

Based on $378,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

6.42%

Based on $340,000 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

52%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific

QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Townsville City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

48,400

total offences in 2026 across the Townsville City Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences7,842 (16.2%)
Offences Against Property6,916 (14.3%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)3,282 (6.8%)
Offences Against the Person2,606 (5.4%)
Drug Offences2,441 (5.0%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

14

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Aitkenvale.

Local schools for Aitkenvale

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Government School Catchment

Townsville Community Learning Centre - A State Special School

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Aitkenvale State School

Prep-6CoEdGovernment
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Annandale State School

Prep-6CoEdGovernment
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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1036 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

31.4°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

13.6°C

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Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Aitkenvale.

What is the median house price in Aitkenvale?
The median house price in Aitkenvale, QLD 4814 is $378,000. The median unit price is $340,000.
What is the Aitkenvale postcode?
Aitkenvale is in the 4814 postcode, in QLD, in the Townsville City Council region.
Where is Aitkenvale?
Aitkenvale is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4814, in the Townsville City Council region.
What is the average rent in Aitkenvale?
The median weekly rent for houses is $520, for units it's $420.
What schools are in Aitkenvale?
There are 20 schools serving Aitkenvale on this page, including Townsville Community Learning Centre - A State Special School, Riverside Adventist School, The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James.
How walkable is Aitkenvale?
Aitkenvale has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Aitkenvale?
Aitkenvale is close to Mundingburra, Aitkenvale Bc, Vincent, Gulliver, Annandale.
What is the population of Aitkenvale?
The population of Aitkenvale is approximately 4,797 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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