Annandale at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
46.2k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Annandale.
The postcode for Annandale is 4814 (QLD).
Annandale (4814) sits in the Townsville region of Queensland.
Annandale has roughly 46,193 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Annandale scores 4/100 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Annandale's population at 46,193, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
46,193
Median age
34
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$272/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
46,193
Median age: 34
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Safety
Crime and safety.
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
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Annandale.
Local schools for Annandale
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Government School Catchment
William Ross State High School
Mundingburra State School
Townsville Community Learning Centre - A State Special School
© 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
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Annandale.
- What is the Annandale postcode?
- Annandale is in the 4814 postcode, in QLD, in the Townsville City Council region.
- Where is Annandale?
- Annandale is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4814, in the Townsville City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Annandale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $272.
- What schools are in Annandale?
- There are 20 schools serving Annandale on this page, including William Ross State High School, Southern Cross Catholic College, Annandale Christian College.
- How walkable is Annandale?
- Annandale has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Annandale?
- Annandale is close to Mundingburra, Rosslea, Rising Sun, Aitkenvale, Murray.
- What is the population of Annandale?
- The population of Annandale is approximately 46,193 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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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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