Townsville City Council
Rowes Bay
Rowes Bay at a glance
Median house
$413,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$253,440
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
541
Median age 69
About
Welcome to Rowes Bay.
Rowes Bay is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$413,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $253,440.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$265/wk
Owner occupied
46%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
$413,000
Sales data pending
$253,440
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
541
Median age: 69
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20263.78%
Based on $413,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20265.44%
Based on $253,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202646%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · 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
541
Median age
69
Family households
42%
Lone person
59%
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.
0
0
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rowes Bay.
Local schools for Rowes Bay
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Cleveland Education and Training Centre
Belgian Gardens State School
Garbutt 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 Rowes Bay.
- What is the median house price in Rowes Bay?
- The median house price in Rowes Bay, QLD 4810 is $413,000. The median unit price is $253,440. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Rowes Bay postcode?
- Rowes Bay is in the 4810 postcode, in QLD, in the Townsville City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rowes Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $265.
- What schools are in Rowes Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Rowes Bay on this page, including Cleveland Education and Training Centre, Belgian Gardens State School, Garbutt State School.
- How walkable is Rowes Bay?
- Rowes Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Rowes Bay?
- Rowes Bay is close to Belgian Gardens, Yarrawonga, Garbutt Bc, West End, Townsville West.
- What is the population of Rowes Bay?
- Rowes Bay has approximately 541 residents. The median age is 69.
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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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