Townsville City Council
Cromarty
Cromarty at a glance
Median house
$334,000
Median unit
$195,840
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
43
Median age 56
About
Welcome to Cromarty.
Cromarty (4809) sits in the Townsville region of Queensland. The median house here is $334,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
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.
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Houses change hands at $334,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $195,840, roughly 41% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $67,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Cromarty on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$334,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $195,840.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$334,000
$195,840
43
Median age: 56
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.11% (median rent $200/wk against a $334,000 price tag). Units yield 5.31% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20263.11%
Based on $334,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20265.31%
Based on $195,840 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026100%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
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.
Who lives here
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%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
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 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
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.
29,355
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cromarty.
Local schools for Cromarty
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Giru State School
Woodstock State School
Wulguru State 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 Cromarty.
- What is the median house price in Cromarty?
- The median house price in Cromarty, QLD 4809 is $334,000. The median unit price is $195,840. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Cromarty postcode?
- Cromarty is in the 4809 postcode, in QLD, in the Townsville City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cromarty?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $200.
- 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?
- Cromarty has approximately 43 residents. The median age is 56.
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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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