Cranbrook
QLD 4814 • Rest of QLD
About Cranbrook
Cranbrook is a south-western suburb of Townsville in North Queensland, located approximately 10 km from the Townsville CBD within the City of Townsville. With a population of 5,844 (2021 Census), it is one of Townsville's more established residential suburbs. The area features views toward the Hervey Range and offers a suburban lifestyle in a tropical North Queensland setting.
Cranbrook is a popular family suburb with good access to schools, parks, and the Willows Shopping Centre in neighbouring Kirwan. The suburb has a mix of older homes on larger blocks and newer developments, making it accessible for various budgets. Residents enjoy proximity to Riverway, Townsville's premier parklands precinct along the Ross River, which offers swimming lagoons, walking paths, and sporting facilities. The area is well-connected to Townsville's key employment areas including the hospital, university, and Lavarack Barracks.
Cranbrook falls under postcode 4814 and is governed by Townsville Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mundingburra electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Route 200/201 — Townsville CBD 25-30 min
- Route T3 — Kirwan / Willows Shopping Centre 5-10 min
Commute to Townsville CBD
🛣️ No passenger rail in Townsville's suburban network. Sunbus provides local bus services.
A typical suburban Townsville area where most residents drive. Bus services available but infrequent.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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59 Leopold Street
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67-85 Wotton Street
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Jonquil Crescent
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Cnr Oleander St & Yolanda Drive
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Gartrell Drive
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Burdell Drive
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384 Ross River Road
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Alice Street
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Hatchett Street
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54 Discovery Drive
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76 Chandler Street
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Cnr Hanlon Street and Fulham Road
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410 Fulham Road
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569 Bayswater Road
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210 Palmerston Street
Housing 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. Philippines 182
- 2. England 125
- 3. New Zealand 115
- 4. India 106
- 5. Papua New Guinea 48
- 6. China 34
- 7. Vietnam 31
- 8. Scotland 30
- 9. Thailand 23
- 10. Italy 20
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)