QLD4810Townsville

TOWNSVILLE DC

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

Investor score

58

Liveability score

35

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$490,000

Verified research · 2026

Rent yield

Real

3.2%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

6.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.8%

modelled estimate

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TOWNSVILLE DC shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from Verified research · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$300/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+6.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.02%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+12.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

68 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Verified research · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

TOWNSVILLE DC is a QLD suburb offering lower rental yield and strong price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

  • Rental yield 3.2% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 6.7%
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,610/wk

$58k taxable p.a.

Renters

47.8%

49.0% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.4%

Population growth

+3.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

82%

13% apartments

Degree qualified

19.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

14.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.0 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

15.0%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1116.8 km

Regional

Days on market

39 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

44.1%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

6.5 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

547/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 4810

🏫6 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚1 Combined2 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1100(84%)
355 students13:1 student–teacher50% girls42% top SEA quarter

Belgian Gardens State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1055(70%)
595 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls28% top SEA quarter

Townsville Central State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 930(18%)
144 students15:1 student–teacher51% girls9% top SEA quarter

Railway Estate State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 916(14%)
179 students14:1 student–teacher40% girls6% top SEA quarter

Townsville South State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 909(13%)
95 students13:1 student–teacher34% girls6% top SEA quarter

Townsville West State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 866(6%)
111 students12:1 student–teacher39% girls2% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (2)

St Patrick's College Townsville

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1024(57%)
663 students11:1 student–teacher100% girls26% top SEA quarter

Townsville State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 924(16%)
841 students11:1 student–teacher46% girls7% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Townsville Grammar School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1116(88%)
1,288 students11:1 student–teacher49% girls50% top SEA quarter

Special (2)

Townsville Flexible School

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 842(4%)
204 students9:1 student–teacher48% girls1% top SEA quarter

Cleveland Education and Training Centre

Government · Yrs 5-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 720(2%)
98 students3:1 student–teacher16% girls2% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime
57/ 100

12.8 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Below average
946ICSEA · national avg 1000

11 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
32/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 14 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

15

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

high

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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