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South Townsville

QLD 4810 • Rest of QLD

2,424
Population (2021)
$47,528
Median Income
5.05 km²
Area
$300/wk
Median Rent
Inner-CityHeritageDining PrecinctWaterfront

About South Townsville

South Townsville is a historic inner-city suburb located just south of the Townsville CBD across Ross Creek in North Queensland. With a population of approximately 2,400, it is one of Townsville's oldest suburbs, originally developed in the late 1800s as a port and industrial area. The suburb features a mix of heritage Queenslander homes, modern apartments, and commercial properties. Its waterfront location along Ross Creek and proximity to the port give it a distinctive maritime character.

South Townsville has undergone significant gentrification in recent years, transforming from a working-class industrial area into a vibrant dining and entertainment precinct. Palmer Street is the suburb's social hub, lined with restaurants, cafés, and bars that make it one of Townsville's premier dining destinations. The suburb is popular with young professionals and couples who appreciate the walkable lifestyle and waterfront living. Residents enjoy easy access to The Strand, Castle Hill, and Townsville's cultural attractions.

South Townsville falls under postcode 4810 and is governed by Townsville Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Townsville electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4810
Urban Area
Townsville
LGA / Council
Townsville
Federal Electorate
Herbert
State Electorate
Townsville
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-19.26°, 146.83°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
5.05 km²
Elevation
5m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • T1, T2 — Townsville CBD to suburbs via South Townsville 5 min to CBD
  • Sunbus — Various routes through Townsville 10-15 min to key destinations

Commute to Townsville CBD

Distance
1.5 km
By Train
N/A
By Bus
5-10 min
By Car (Peak)
5 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 min

🛣️ Walking distance to CBD across Ross Creek bridge. No passenger rail in Townsville urban area.

Walkability Very Walkable

Compact suburb with Palmer Street dining strip and CBD within walking distance

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,517
Avg Household Size
2 people
Median Age
41 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
8.1%

57 state housing + 23 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,353
Census 2021
2,424
▲ 3.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,520
Income 2021
$47,528
▲ 20.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,725
Born Overseas 354

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 81
  • 2. New Zealand 61
  • 3. Philippines 23
  • 4. Germany 13
  • 5. Italy 13
  • 6. Malaysia 11
  • 7. South Africa 11
  • 8. United States 11
  • 9. India 10
  • 10. Indonesia 9

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 882
Australian 713
Irish 389
Scottish 318
German 133
Italian 132
Australian Aboriginal 105
French 33
New Zealander 28
Filipino 26

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,411
Both parents born in Australia
418
Both parents born overseas
248
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
42.5%
No Religion
39.0%
Hinduism
0.8%
Buddhism
0.6%
Islam
0.3%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
86 (3.5%)
5-14 years
190 (7.8%)
15-19 years
99 (4.1%)
20-24 years
208 (8.6%)
25-34 years
390 (16.1%)
35-44 years
334 (13.8%)
45-54 years
373 (15.4%)
55-64 years
378 (15.6%)
65-74 years
241 (9.9%)
75-84 years
96 (4.0%)
85+ years
31 (1.3%)

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