Heatley
QLD 4814 • Rest of QLD
About Heatley
Heatley is an established residential suburb of Townsville, located approximately 5 kilometres south of the Townsville CBD within the Townsville City Council area. With a population of 3,907 and a median age of 40, the suburb has a diverse community profile that includes a significant Indigenous population of around 13 per cent, reflecting Townsville's role as one of North Queensland's most important regional cities. The suburb covers just over 2 square kilometres on Townsville's coastal plain at a low elevation of 13 metres, typical of the city's flat, tropical geography.
Heatley offers residents a quiet suburban lifestyle with proximity to schools, local parks, and Townsville's broader amenity base, including the city's shopping centres, the Strand foreshore, and James Cook University. Housing is predominantly detached dwellings, with median weekly rents of $280 representing solid mid-range value for Townsville. The suburb is car-dependent, with Sunbus routes providing connections to the CBD and wider city, and is popular with families and longer-established residents who value its settled, community-oriented character and access to Townsville's services.
Heatley falls under postcode 4814 and is governed by Townsville Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Thuringowa electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Sunbus Townsville routes — Townsville CBD (Flinders Street) 15-25 min
Commute to Townsville CBD
🛣️ Car is the primary transport mode; Sunbus services available for CBD connections
Typical suburban Townsville character; most daily needs require a car, though local parks and some bus stops are accessible on foot
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
94 state housing + 11 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. New Zealand 87
- 2. Philippines 77
- 3. England 73
- 4. Papua New Guinea 25
- 5. Malaysia 17
- 6. India 16
- 7. Italy 12
- 8. Germany 10
- 9. United States 9
- 10. Japan 8
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)