Townsville City Council
Idalia
Idalia at a glance
Median house
$423,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$240,480
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
4,563
Median age 32
About
Welcome to Idalia.
Idalia is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$423,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$675/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
43%
At a deeper level
$423,000
Sales data pending
$240,480
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
4,563
Median age: 32
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20268.30%
Based on $423,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 202611.89%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202656%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · 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.
Population
4,563
Median age
32
Family households
75%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
2
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 Idalia.
Local schools for Idalia
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Oonoonba State School
William Ross State High 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 Idalia.
- What is the median house price in Idalia?
- The median house price in Idalia, QLD 4811 is $423,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Idalia postcode?
- Idalia is in the 4811 postcode, in QLD, in the Townsville City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Idalia?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $675, for units it's $550.
- What schools are in Idalia?
- There are 20 schools serving Idalia on this page, including Oonoonba State School, Southern Cross Catholic College, William Ross State High School.
- How walkable is Idalia?
- Idalia has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Idalia?
- Idalia is close to Oonoonba, Rosslea, Railway Estate, Rising Sun, Murray.
- What is the population of Idalia?
- Idalia has approximately 4,563 residents. The median age is 32.
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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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