Gulliver
QLD 4812 • Rest of QLD
About Gulliver
Gulliver is a residential suburb in the City of Townsville, Queensland, located approximately 7 km southwest of the Townsville CBD. With a population of around 2,884, it covers 1.8 sq km and features a mix of low-rise housing. The suburb is named after Thomas Allen Gulliver, Townsville's telegraph master, and sits within traditional Wulgurukaba Aboriginal country.
Gulliver offers an affordable, family-oriented lifestyle with local amenities including a shopping strip along Mooney Street, a TAFE campus, and a public primary school. The suburb is well-positioned between Aitkenvale's shopping centres and the Townsville CBD, making it convenient for daily errands and work commutes. Its quiet streets and community feel attract young families and long-term residents.
Gulliver falls under postcode 4812 and is governed by Townsville Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mundingburra electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Townsville Bus Services — Townsville CBD 15-20 min
- Route via Mooney St — Aitkenvale 10 min
Commute to Townsville CBD
🛣️ Townsville has no commuter rail; buses are the main public transport
Some local amenities on Mooney Street but most errands require a car
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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140 Palmerston Street
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140 Corcoran Street
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Surrey and Sussex Streets
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154 Ross River Road
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77 Ross River Road
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Fulham Road
Housing 2021 Census
82 state housing + 7 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 55
- 2. New Zealand 40
- 3. Philippines 35
- 4. Papua New Guinea 11
- 5. China 10
- 6. Thailand 10
- 7. Italy 9
- 8. United States 8
- 9. Croatia 7
- 10. Fiji 7
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)