Townsville City Council
James Cook University
James Cook University at a glance
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
13.7k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about James Cook University.
James Cook University (4811) sits in the Townsville region of Queensland.
James Cook University has roughly 13,688 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
James Cook University scores 24/100 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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put James Cook University's population at 13,688, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
13,688
Median age
36
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$289/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
13,688
Median age: 36
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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.
24
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in James Cook University.
Local schools for James Cook University
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Cranbrook State School
Annandale State School
Townsville Community Learning Centre - A State Special 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 James Cook University.
- What is the James Cook University postcode?
- James Cook University is in the 4811 postcode, in QLD, in the Townsville City Council region.
- What is the average rent in James Cook University?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $289.
- What schools are in James Cook University?
- There are 20 schools serving James Cook University on this page, including Tec-NQ, Enkindle Village School, Cranbrook State School.
- How walkable is James Cook University?
- James Cook University has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near James Cook University?
- James Cook University is close to Douglas, Cranbrook, Aitkenvale, Aitkenvale Bc, Thuringowa Central.
- What is the population of James Cook University?
- James Cook University has approximately 13,688 residents. The median age is 36.
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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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