Thuringowa Central at a glance
Walk score
62
Somewhat walkable
Population
1,953
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Thuringowa Central.
The postcode for Thuringowa Central is 4817 (QLD).
Thuringowa Central (4817) sits in the Charters Towers region of Queensland.
Thuringowa Central has roughly 1,953 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Thuringowa Central scores 62/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Thuringowa Central's population at 1,953, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,953
Median age
38
Family households
76%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
1,953
Median age: 38
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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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 Charters Towers Regional 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.
2,803
total offences in 2026 across the Charters Towers Regional 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.
62
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Thuringowa Central.
Local schools for Thuringowa Central
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Government School Catchment
Weir State School
Kirwan State High School
The Willows State School
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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 Thuringowa Central.
- What is the Thuringowa Central postcode?
- Thuringowa Central is in the 4817 postcode, in QLD, in the Charters Towers Regional Council region.
- Where is Thuringowa Central?
- Thuringowa Central is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4817, in the Charters Towers Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Thuringowa Central?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Thuringowa Central?
- There are 20 schools serving Thuringowa Central on this page, including Weir State School, Kirwan State High School, Ryan Catholic College.
- How walkable is Thuringowa Central?
- Thuringowa Central has a Walk Score of 62 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Thuringowa Central?
- Thuringowa Central is close to Thuringowa Dc, Condon, Cranbrook, Kirwan, Douglas.
- What is the population of Thuringowa Central?
- The population of Thuringowa Central is approximately 1,953 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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