Bushland Beach
QLD 4818 • Rest of QLD
About Bushland Beach
Bushland Beach is a coastal residential suburb in the City of Townsville, Queensland, situated on the north-western shoreline of Townsville approximately 15 kilometres from the CBD. With a population of 6,641 across 8.8 square kilometres at low elevation near the coast, it is a well-established family suburb with a median household income of $2,283 per week and a median age of 35. The community is predominantly Anglo-Australian, with strong English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish ancestry reflecting its established outer-suburban character.
The suburb is home to a Coles supermarket on Mount Low Parkway, serving the local community's retail needs within a growing commercial precinct. Bushland Beach offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with beach access, quiet residential streets, and a high proportion of families with children — the 5–14 age group is the largest demographic cohort. The suburb's proximity to Townsville's amenities and its beachside setting make it one of the more sought-after residential areas in the city's north-west corridor.
Bushland Beach falls under postcode 4818 and is governed by Townsville Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hinchinbrook electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Coles289 Mt Low Park Way Bushland Beach 4818 QLD
Schools
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Buckby Street
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Bohlevale School Road
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Meranti Street
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Veales Road
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Housing 2021 Census
9 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 226
- 2. New Zealand 143
- 3. South Africa 37
- 4. Scotland 31
- 5. Germany 24
- 6. Ireland 22
- 7. Papua New Guinea 21
- 8. Canada 16
- 9. Netherlands 14
- 10. United States 13
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)