Mount Low

QLD 4818 • Rest of QLD

5,488
Population (2021)
$54,704
Median Income
19.91 km²
Area
$370/wk
Median Rent
Growth SuburbFamily-FriendlyOuter MetroNew EstatesAffordable Housing

About Mount Low

Mount Low is a northern Townsville suburb around 19 km from the Townsville CBD, close to Deeragun, Burdell and Bushland Beach. Census 2021 records 5,488 residents, reflecting significant recent housing growth in master-planned estates. The population profile is strongly family-oriented, with many younger households and modern detached housing stock. The area has a suburban fringe character with newer streets, local parks and proximity to coastal northern beaches.

Residents rely on nearby Deeragun and North Shore centres for supermarkets, schools, health services and everyday shopping. Recreation is supported by local parks and easy access to beaches, while commuting is typically by car along major northern corridors. Public transport exists through bus links and nearby rail at Deeragun, though services are less frequent than inner-city suburbs. Mount Low is commonly chosen by families and first-home buyers seeking newer homes and relative affordability in Greater Townsville.

Mount Low falls under postcode 4818 and is governed by Townsville Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hinchinbrook electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4818
Urban Area
Thuringowa
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-19.22°, 146.68°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
19.91 km²
Elevation
9m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Deeragun Station
2.5 km
30 min
Townsville Station
20 km
Not walkable

Bus Services

  • Townsville northern suburb routes (via Deeragun/North Shore) — Townsville CBD 45-65 min
  • Local feeder buses — Deeragun shopping and schools 10-20 min
  • Peak commuter services — Major employment areas in Townsville 40-60 min

Commute to Townsville CBD

Distance
19 km
By Train
Limited practicality for daily CBD commuting
By Bus
45-65 min
By Car (Peak)
25-40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20-30 min

🛣️ Most residents commute by car; Deeragun station is nearby but mainly for regional rail connectivity.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Local walking is practical within estates, but key services and employment areas generally require driving or bus connections.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$370
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
3 people
Median Age
29 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.4%

4 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,655
Census 2021
5,488
17.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$43,680
Income 2021
$54,704
25.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,712
Born Overseas 477

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 128
  • 2. England 102
  • 3. South Africa 20
  • 4. Philippines 19
  • 5. Germany 15
  • 6. Scotland 12
  • 7. Netherlands 11
  • 8. Papua New Guinea 11
  • 9. India 10
  • 10. Zimbabwe 10

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,505
English 2,164
Scottish 608
Irish 601
Australian Aboriginal 348
Italian 340
German 273
Dutch 93
New Zealander 73
Maori 55

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,909
Both parents born in Australia
612
Both parents born overseas
646
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.7%
Christianity
44.1%
Buddhism
0.4%
Hinduism
0.1%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
570 (10.4%)
5-14 years
998 (18.2%)
15-19 years
295 (5.4%)
20-24 years
384 (7.0%)
25-34 years
1,072 (19.5%)
35-44 years
902 (16.4%)
45-54 years
547 (10.0%)
55-64 years
407 (7.4%)
65-74 years
234 (4.3%)
75-84 years
73 (1.3%)
85+ years
11 (0.2%)

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