North Ward at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
5,073
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about North Ward.
The postcode for North Ward is 4810 (QLD).
North Ward (4810) sits in the Townsville region of Queensland.
North Ward has roughly 5,073 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. 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.
North Ward scores 100/100 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Ward's population at 5,073, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (40% own, 58% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (47%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
5,073
Median age
40
Family households
47%
Lone person
47%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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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
5,073
Median age: 40
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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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.
48,400
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
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Government School Catchment
Townsville Central State School
Townsville South State School
Townsville West 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
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 North Ward postcode?
- North Ward is in the 4810 postcode, in QLD, in the Townsville City Council region.
- Where is North Ward?
- North Ward is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4810, 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?
- The population of North Ward is approximately 5,073 (2021 Census). 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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