Townsville City Council

Rasmussen

QLD4815

Rasmussen at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

4,669

Median age 32

The brief

What to know about Rasmussen.

The postcode for Rasmussen is 4815 (QLD).

Rasmussen (4815) sits in the Townsville region of Queensland.

Rasmussen has roughly 4,669 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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.

Rasmussen 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 4 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Rasmussen's population at 4,669, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (55% own, 43% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

4,669

Median age

32

Family households

73%

Lone person

22%

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)

$520/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$263/wk

Owner occupied

55%

Renter occupied

43%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

4,669

Median age: 32

Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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

Other Offences7,842 (16.2%)
Offences Against Property6,916 (14.3%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)3,282 (6.8%)
Offences Against the Person2,606 (5.4%)
Drug Offences2,441 (5.0%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Rasmussen.

Local schools for Rasmussen

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Thuringowa State High School

7-12CoEdGovernment
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Rasmussen State School

Prep-6CoEdGovernment
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Weir State School

Prep-6CoEdGovernment
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© 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)

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Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Rasmussen.

What is the Rasmussen postcode?
Rasmussen is in the 4815 postcode, in QLD, in the Townsville City Council region.
Where is Rasmussen?
Rasmussen is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4815, in the Townsville City Council region.
What is the average rent in Rasmussen?
The median weekly rent for houses is $520, for units it's $263.
What schools are in Rasmussen?
There are 20 schools serving Rasmussen on this page, including Thuringowa State High School, Good Shepherd Catholic School, Rasmussen State School.
How walkable is Rasmussen?
Rasmussen has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Rasmussen?
Rasmussen is close to Condon, Gumlow, Thuringowa Dc, Thuringowa Central, Bohle Plains.
What is the population of Rasmussen?
The population of Rasmussen is approximately 4,669 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.

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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