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Garbutt

QLD 4814 • Rest of QLD

2,309
Population (2021)
$33,436
Median Income
12.29 km²
Area
$220/wk
Median Rent
AffordableDefence HubWorking ClassTropicalInner Suburb

About Garbutt

Garbutt is an inner suburb of Townsville in North Queensland, located about 5 kilometres south-west of the CBD. With a population of approximately 2,310 and a median age of 42, the suburb has a working-class character with a significant Indigenous community (14.6%). Garbutt covers 12.3 square kilometres of flat tropical terrain at just 2 metres elevation. The suburb is home to RAAF Base Townsville and the Townsville Airport, making it a strategic location within the city.

Garbutt offers affordable housing with median rents of $220 per week and mortgage repayments around $1,300 monthly, attracting budget-conscious residents and defence personnel. The suburb has a mix of older Queenslander homes and modest housing. Lavarack Barracks and the RAAF base are major employers in the area. While lacking in upscale amenities, Garbutt provides convenient access to Townsville's CBD and major transport routes, with a straightforward, no-frills suburban lifestyle.

Garbutt falls under postcode 4814 and is governed by Townsville Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Townsville electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4814
Urban Area
Townsville
LGA / Council
Townsville
Federal Electorate
Herbert
State Electorate
Townsville
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-19.26°, 146.77°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
12.29 km²
Elevation
2m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Route 5 — Townsville CBD via Stuart Drive 15 min
  • Route 7 — Aitkenvale / Stockland 10 min
  • Route 2 — Townsville Hospital / James Cook Uni 20 min

Commute to Townsville CBD

Distance
5 km
By Bus
15-20 min
By Car (Peak)
10-12 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
8 min

🛣️ No passenger rail in Townsville; bus and car are the main commute options

Walkability Car-Dependent

Spread-out suburb with limited footpath connectivity; most errands require driving

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$220
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2 people
Median Age
42 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
26%

248 state housing + 11 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,396
Census 2021
2,309
▼ 3.6% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,484
Income 2021
$33,436
▲ 13.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,664
Born Overseas 347

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 79
  • 2. Philippines 46
  • 3. England 42
  • 4. Scotland 15
  • 5. Malaysia 9
  • 6. Papua New Guinea 9
  • 7. Germany 8
  • 8. Italy 8
  • 9. Japan 7
  • 10. South Africa 7

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 801
Australian 703
Australian Aboriginal 270
Irish 265
Scottish 201
German 114
Italian 82
Filipino 55
Maori 36
Chinese 26

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,329
Both parents born in Australia
423
Both parents born overseas
244
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
44.2%
No Religion
37.2%
Buddhism
0.9%
Hinduism
0.7%
Islam
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
118 (5.1%)
5-14 years
217 (9.4%)
15-19 years
130 (5.6%)
20-24 years
185 (8.0%)
25-34 years
330 (14.3%)
35-44 years
252 (10.9%)
45-54 years
303 (13.1%)
55-64 years
325 (14.1%)
65-74 years
264 (11.4%)
75-84 years
139 (6.0%)
85+ years
37 (1.6%)

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