Kirwan

QLD 4817 • Rest of QLD

20,780
Population (2021)
$42,068
Median Income
11.71 km²
Area
$325/wk
Median Rent
Tropical LivingEstablishedRegional SuburbFamily-Friendly

About Kirwan

Kirwan is Townsville's largest suburb, a sprawling community of 20,800 residents in North Queensland's capital city. Located 10 kilometres from the CBD, it serves as the major residential hub for Townsville's southwestern growth. The suburb is well-established with comprehensive facilities serving the regional city's population.

The suburb offers classic North Queensland suburban living—spacious homes designed for tropical climate, pools in backyards, and an outdoor lifestyle year-round. Willows Shopping Centre provides major retail, while proximity to James Cook University brings students and academics. Kirwan attracts families seeking Townsville's affordable lifestyle with modern amenities.

Kirwan falls under postcode 4817 and is governed by Townsville Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Thuringowa electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4817
Urban Area
Thuringowa
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-19.30°, 146.72°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
11.71 km²
Elevation
15m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    320 Thuringowa Drive Kirwan 4817 QLD
  • Woolworths
    Willows Shopping Centre, Cnr Hervey Range Road & Thuringowa Drive Kirwan 4817 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$325
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,450
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
4.6%

290 state housing + 52 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
21,418
Census 2021
20,780
3% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,932
Income 2021
$42,068
17.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 16,881
Born Overseas 2,690

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 473
  • 2. New Zealand 451
  • 3. Philippines 269
  • 4. India 115
  • 5. Papua New Guinea 113
  • 6. Scotland 75
  • 7. South Africa 68
  • 8. Thailand 55
  • 9. Germany 44
  • 10. Vietnam 44

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 8,018
English 7,808
Irish 2,274
Scottish 2,135
Australian Aboriginal 1,791
German 1,133
Italian 942
Filipino 384
Chinese 259
Dutch 208

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

13,858
Both parents born in Australia
3,375
Both parents born overseas
2,274
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
53.1%
No Religion
37.5%
Buddhism
0.7%
Hinduism
0.5%
Islam
0.4%
Sikhism
0.1%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,170 (5.6%)
5-14 years
3,010 (14.5%)
15-19 years
1,590 (7.7%)
20-24 years
1,322 (6.4%)
25-34 years
2,487 (12.0%)
35-44 years
2,692 (13.0%)
45-54 years
2,859 (13.8%)
55-64 years
2,529 (12.2%)
65-74 years
1,900 (9.1%)
75-84 years
923 (4.4%)
85+ years
287 (1.4%)

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