Upper Haughton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
34
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Upper Haughton.
The postcode for Upper Haughton is 4809 (QLD).
Upper Haughton (4809) sits in the Townsville region of Queensland.
Upper Haughton has roughly 34 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are renter-heavy. 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.
Upper Haughton 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Upper Haughton's population at 34, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are renter-heavy (44% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 44% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
34
Median age
44
Family households
89%
Lone person
44%
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$90/wk
Owner occupied
44%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
34
Median age: 44
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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 Upper Haughton.
Local schools for Upper Haughton
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Government School Catchment
Giru State School
Clare State School
Airville 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 Upper Haughton.
- What is the Upper Haughton postcode?
- Upper Haughton is in the 4809 postcode, in QLD, in the Townsville City Council region.
- Where is Upper Haughton?
- Upper Haughton is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4809, in the Townsville City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Upper Haughton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $90.
- What schools are in Upper Haughton?
- There are 19 schools serving Upper Haughton on this page, including Giru State School, Clare State School, Airville State School.
- How walkable is Upper Haughton?
- Upper Haughton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Upper Haughton?
- Upper Haughton is close to Shirbourne, Horseshoe Lagoon, Mount Surround, Giru, Mona Park.
- What is the population of Upper Haughton?
- The population of Upper Haughton is approximately 34 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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