Stuart at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
13.7k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Stuart.
The postcode for Stuart is 4811 (QLD).
Stuart (4811) sits in the Townsville region of Queensland.
Stuart has roughly 13,688 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Stuart 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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Stuart's population at 13,688, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
13,688
Median age
36
Family households
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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)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$289/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
13,688
Median age: 36
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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
Education
Schools in Stuart.
Local schools for Stuart
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Wulguru State School
Oonoonba State School
William Ross State High 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 Stuart.
- What is the Stuart postcode?
- Stuart is in the 4811 postcode, in QLD, in the Townsville City Council region.
- Where is Stuart?
- Stuart is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4811, in the Townsville City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Stuart?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $289.
- What schools are in Stuart?
- There are 20 schools serving Stuart on this page, including Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School, Wulguru State School, Southern Cross Catholic College.
- How walkable is Stuart?
- Stuart has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Stuart?
- Stuart is close to Roseneath, Cluden, Wulguru, Murray, Julago.
- What is the population of Stuart?
- The population of Stuart is approximately 13,688 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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