Townsville City Council
North Ward
North Ward at a glance
Median house
$384,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$253,440
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
5,073
Median age 40
About
Welcome to North Ward.
North Ward is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$384,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $253,440.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$480/wk
Owner occupied
40%
Renter occupied
58%
At a deeper level
$384,000
Sales data pending
$253,440
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
5,073
Median age: 40
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20264.06%
Based on $384,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20269.85%
Based on $253,440 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 202640%
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
5,073
Median age
40
Family households
47%
Lone person
47%
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.
100
0
45
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in North Ward.
Local schools for North Ward
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Townsville Central State School
Townsville South State School
Townsville West 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 North Ward.
- What is the median house price in North Ward?
- The median house price in North Ward, QLD 4810 is $384,000. The median unit price is $253,440. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the North Ward postcode?
- North Ward is in the 4810 postcode, in QLD, in the Townsville City Council region.
- What is the average rent in North Ward?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $480.
- What schools are in North Ward?
- There are 20 schools serving North Ward on this page, including St Patrick's College Townsville, St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand, Townsville Central State School.
- How walkable is North Ward?
- North Ward has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 45.
- What suburbs are near North Ward?
- North Ward is close to Townsville, Townsville Mc, Townsville City, Townsville Dc, Castle Hill.
- What is the population of North Ward?
- North Ward has approximately 5,073 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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