Townsville City Council

Hyde Park Castletown

QLD4812

Hyde Park Castletown at a glance

Walk score

92

Walker's paradise

Population

19.1k

Median age 39

The brief

What to know about Hyde Park Castletown.

The postcode for Hyde Park Castletown is 4812 (QLD).

Hyde Park Castletown (4812) sits in the Townsville region of Queensland.

Hyde Park Castletown has roughly 19,110 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Hyde Park Castletown scores 92/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.

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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Hyde Park Castletown's population at 19,110, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.

Population

19,110

Median age

39

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)

$260/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$221/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

19,110

Median age: 39

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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

92

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 Hyde Park Castletown.

Local schools for Hyde Park Castletown

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Government School Catchment

Hermit Park State School

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Townsville West State School

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Garbutt State School

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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 Hyde Park Castletown.

What is the Hyde Park Castletown postcode?
Hyde Park Castletown is in the 4812 postcode, in QLD, in the Townsville City Council region.
Where is Hyde Park Castletown?
Hyde Park Castletown is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4812, in the Townsville City Council region.
What is the average rent in Hyde Park Castletown?
The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $221.
What schools are in Hyde Park Castletown?
There are 20 schools serving Hyde Park Castletown on this page, including St Margaret Mary's College, Hermit Park State School, Marian Catholic School.
How walkable is Hyde Park Castletown?
Hyde Park Castletown has a Walk Score of 92 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Hyde Park Castletown?
Hyde Park Castletown is close to West End, Townsville West, Hyde Park, Garbutt Bc, Pimlico.
What is the population of Hyde Park Castletown?
The population of Hyde Park Castletown is approximately 19,110 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.

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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