Saunders Beach at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
385
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Saunders Beach.
The postcode for Saunders Beach is 4818 (QLD).
Saunders Beach (4818) sits in the Townsville region of Queensland.
Saunders Beach has roughly 385 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Saunders Beach 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Saunders Beach's population at 385, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (59% family, 34% lone person).
Population
385
Median age
49
Family households
59%
Lone person
34%
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· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$355/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
385
Median age: 49
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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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Saunders Beach.
Local schools for Saunders Beach
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bluewater State School
Northern Beaches State High School
North Shore 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 Saunders Beach.
- What is the Saunders Beach postcode?
- Saunders Beach is in the 4818 postcode, in QLD, in the Townsville City Council region.
- Where is Saunders Beach?
- Saunders Beach is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4818, in the Townsville City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Saunders Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $355, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Saunders Beach?
- There are 10 schools serving Saunders Beach on this page, including Bluewater State School, St Anthony's Catholic College, Northern Beaches State High School.
- How walkable is Saunders Beach?
- Saunders Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Saunders Beach?
- Saunders Beach is close to Toolakea, Bluewater, Yabulu, Purono Park, Beach Holm.
- What is the population of Saunders Beach?
- The population of Saunders Beach is approximately 385 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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