Townsville City Council

Townsville City

QLD4810

Townsville City at a glance

Walk score

100

Walker's paradise

Population

2,945

Median age 39

The brief

What to know about Townsville City.

Townsville City (4810) sits in the Townsville region of Queensland.

Townsville City has roughly 2,945 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Townsville City scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.

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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Townsville City's population at 2,945, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (41% own, 56% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (43%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population

2,945

Median age

39

Family households

50%

Lone person

43%

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)

$390/wk

Owner occupied

41%

Renter occupied

56%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

2,945

Median age: 39

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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

100

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Townsville City.

Local schools for Townsville City

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Government School Catchment

Townsville Central State School

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Townsville South State School

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Townsville West 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

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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 Townsville City.

What is the Townsville City postcode?
Townsville City is in the 4810 postcode, in QLD, in the Townsville City Council region.
What is the average rent in Townsville City?
The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $390.
What schools are in Townsville City?
There are 20 schools serving Townsville City on this page, including St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand, St Patrick's College Townsville, Townsville Central State School.
How walkable is Townsville City?
Townsville City has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Townsville City?
Townsville City is close to Townsville Mc, Townsville, Townsville Dc, North Ward, Castle Hill.
What is the population of Townsville City?
Townsville City has approximately 2,945 residents. The median age is 39.

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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