Cromarty, QLD 4809

Townsville City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4809

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Median house price

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Sales data as of May 2026

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What to know about Cromarty

Cromarty (4809) sits in the Townsville region of Queensland.

Cromarty has roughly 43 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Cromarty scores 0/100 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 13°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,177 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.

Schools in Cromarty

Schools serving Cromarty: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Giru State School

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Woodstock State School

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Wulguru State School

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Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Cromarty's population at 43, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 58% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
43
Median age
56
Family households
67%
Lone person
58%
Owner occupied
100%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

78,602 offences recorded in 2026 across the Townsville City Council LGA

QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Townsville City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

Top offence categories
Other Offences13,273 (16.9%)
Offences Against Property10,876 (13.8%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)5,092 (6.5%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order4,190 (5.3%)
Offences Against the Person4,181 (5.3%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,177 mm
Hottest month, avg max
31.5°C
Coldest month, avg min
13.4°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Cromarty

What is the Cromarty postcode?
Cromarty is in the 4809 postcode, in QLD, in the Townsville City Council region.
Where is Cromarty?
Cromarty is a suburb in the Townsville City Council area, QLD 4809.
What schools are in Cromarty?
There are 20 schools serving Cromarty on this page, including Giru State School, Woodstock State School, Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School.
How walkable is Cromarty?
Cromarty has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Cromarty?
Cromarty is close to Mount Elliot, Cungulla, Alligator Creek, Giru, Cape Cleveland.
What is the population of Cromarty?
The population of Cromarty is approximately 43 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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