Townsville City Council
Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island at a glance
Median house
$565,000
Median unit
$360,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,475
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Magnetic Island.
Magnetic Island (4819) sits in the Townsville region of Queensland. The median house here is $565,000, below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Magnetic Island has roughly 2,475 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Magnetic Island 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Magnetic Island's population at 2,475, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
2,475
Median age
58
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $565,000 on a typical sale, below the Queensland median. Units come in around $360,000, roughly 36% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $113,000. Prices are below the Queensland median, which keeps Magnetic Island on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$565,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $360,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$290/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$247/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$565,000
$360,000
2,475
Median age: 58
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.67% (median rent $290/wk against a $565,000 price tag). Units yield 3.57% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.67%
Based on $565,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.57%
Based on $360,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
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.
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 Magnetic Island.
Local schools for Magnetic Island
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Magnetic Island State School
Townsville Central State School
Belgian Gardens 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 Magnetic Island.
- What is the median house price in Magnetic Island?
- The median house price in Magnetic Island, QLD 4819 is $565,000. The median unit price is $360,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Magnetic Island postcode?
- Magnetic Island is in the 4819 postcode, in QLD, in the Townsville City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Magnetic Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $290, for units it's $247.
- What schools are in Magnetic Island?
- There are 20 schools serving Magnetic Island on this page, including Magnetic Island State School, Townsville Central State School, St Patrick's College Townsville.
- How walkable is Magnetic Island?
- Magnetic Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Magnetic Island?
- Magnetic Island is close to Horseshoe Bay, Arcadia Bay, Nelly Bay, West Point, Arcadia.
- What is the population of Magnetic Island?
- Magnetic Island has approximately 2,475 residents. The median age is 58.
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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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