Townsville City Council

Rowes Bay

QLD4810

Rowes Bay at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

541

Median age 69

The brief

What to know about Rowes Bay.

Rowes Bay (4810) sits in the Townsville region of Queensland.

Rowes Bay has roughly 541 residents, with a retiree-heavy 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.

Rowes Bay 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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Rowes Bay's population at 541, with a median age of 69. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (46% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (59%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population

541

Median age

69

Family households

42%

Lone person

59%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

541

Median age: 69

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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.

29,355

total offences in 2026 across the Townsville City Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences4,754 (16.2%)
Offences Against Property4,204 (14.3%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)2,026 (6.9%)
Offences Against the Person1,587 (5.4%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order1,476 (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

30

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Rowes Bay.

Local schools for Rowes Bay

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Government School Catchment

Cleveland Education and Training Centre

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Belgian Gardens State School

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Garbutt State School

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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

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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 Rowes Bay.

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.

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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