Rising Sun at a glance
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
19.1k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Rising Sun.
The postcode for Rising Sun is 4812 (QLD).
Rising Sun (4812) sits in the Townsville region of Queensland.
Rising Sun has roughly 19,110 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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What it’s like to live here.
Rising Sun scores 16/100 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, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rising Sun's population at 19,110, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
19,110
Median age
39
Family households
–
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)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$221/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
19,110
Median age: 39
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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.
16
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Rising Sun.
Local schools for Rising Sun
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mundingburra State School
Pimlico State High School
Hermit Park 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 Rising Sun.
- What is the Rising Sun postcode?
- Rising Sun is in the 4812 postcode, in QLD, in the Townsville City Council region.
- Where is Rising Sun?
- Rising Sun is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4812, in the Townsville City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rising Sun?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $221.
- What schools are in Rising Sun?
- There are 20 schools serving Rising Sun on this page, including St Joseph's Catholic School, Mundingburra State School, Pimlico State High School.
- How walkable is Rising Sun?
- Rising Sun has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Rising Sun?
- Rising Sun is close to Rosslea, Mysterton, Hermit Park, Pimlico, Mundingburra.
- What is the population of Rising Sun?
- The population of Rising Sun is approximately 19,110 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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