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Horseshoe Lagoon
Horseshoe Lagoon at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
213
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Horseshoe Lagoon.
Horseshoe Lagoon (4809) sits in the Townsville region of Queensland.
Horseshoe Lagoon has roughly 213 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Horseshoe Lagoon 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Horseshoe Lagoon's population at 213, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
213
Median age
38
Family households
69%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$256/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
213
Median age: 38
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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.
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 Horseshoe Lagoon.
Local schools for Horseshoe Lagoon
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Government School Catchment
Giru State School
Brandon State School
Maidavale 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 Horseshoe Lagoon.
- What is the Horseshoe Lagoon postcode?
- Horseshoe Lagoon is in the 4809 postcode, in QLD, in the Townsville City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Horseshoe Lagoon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $256.
- What schools are in Horseshoe Lagoon?
- There are 19 schools serving Horseshoe Lagoon on this page, including Giru State School, Brandon State School, Maidavale State School.
- How walkable is Horseshoe Lagoon?
- Horseshoe Lagoon has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Horseshoe Lagoon?
- Horseshoe Lagoon is close to Giru, Shirbourne, Upper Haughton, Mount Surround, Barratta.
- What is the population of Horseshoe Lagoon?
- Horseshoe Lagoon has approximately 213 residents. The median age is 38.
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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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