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Currajong

QLD 4812 • Rest of QLD

2,490
Population (2021)
$42,068
Median Income
2.10 km²
Area
$270/wk
Median Rent
UrbanFamily-FriendlyAffordableTropicalEstablished

About Currajong

Currajong is an inner-city suburb of Townsville in North Queensland, located approximately 3 kilometres south-west of the Townsville CBD. The suburb sits at a low elevation near the base of Castle Hill and is part of the Townsville City local government area. Currajong is a well-established residential suburb with a mix of older Queensland-style homes and newer developments. The area has a tropical climate typical of North Queensland.

Currajong offers convenient access to Townsville's main shopping and employment centres, with Stockland Townsville shopping centre nearby. The suburb features local parks, sporting facilities, and is close to several schools including Currajong State School. Its central location and relatively affordable housing make it popular with young families and professionals working in the Townsville CBD or at the nearby Lavarack Barracks military base. The suburb has a strong community feel with established street trees and a quiet residential character.

Currajong falls under postcode 4812 and is governed by Townsville Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Townsville electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4812
Urban Area
Townsville
LGA / Council
Townsville
Federal Electorate
Herbert
State Electorate
Townsville
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-19.28°, 146.78°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
2.10 km²
Elevation
6m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • T1, T3 — Townsville CBD 10 min
  • T5 — Stockland Townsville 5 min

Commute to Townsville

Distance
3 km
By Bus
10 min
By Car (Peak)
8 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 min

🛣️ Townsville does not have a commuter rail network

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Close to CBD and shops but typical suburban street layout with limited pedestrian infrastructure.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$270
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2.8%

19 state housing + 9 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,548
Census 2021
2,490
▼ 2.3% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,500
Income 2021
$42,068
▲ 29.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,035
Born Overseas 275

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Philippines 49
  • 2. England 47
  • 3. New Zealand 42
  • 4. Papua New Guinea 13
  • 5. Thailand 12
  • 6. India 8
  • 7. Canada 7
  • 8. Germany 7
  • 9. Italy 7
  • 10. United States 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 929
Australian 928
Irish 285
Scottish 268
Australian Aboriginal 208
German 140
Italian 101
Filipino 67
Dutch 30
Chinese 29

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,644
Both parents born in Australia
343
Both parents born overseas
311
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.7%
No Religion
41.2%
Buddhism
0.9%
Islam
0.4%
Hinduism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
136 (5.5%)
5-14 years
339 (13.6%)
15-19 years
137 (5.5%)
20-24 years
136 (5.5%)
25-34 years
359 (14.4%)
35-44 years
322 (12.9%)
45-54 years
317 (12.7%)
55-64 years
335 (13.5%)
65-74 years
230 (9.2%)
75-84 years
139 (5.6%)
85+ years
43 (1.7%)

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