Thuringowa Central

QLD 4817 • Rest of QLD

1,953
Population (2021)
$42,432
Median Income
1.89 km²
Area
19m
Elevation

About Thuringowa Central

Thuringowa Central is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Queensland, located within the Townsville (City) area. With a population of 1,953 and a median income of $42,432, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.89 km² at an elevation of 19m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of QLD.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that Thuringowa Central provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

Thuringowa Central 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
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-19.31°, 146.73°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
1.89 km²
Elevation
19m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$320
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,408
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
38 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,023
Census 2021
1,953
3.5% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,320
Income 2021
$42,432
23.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,607
Born Overseas 228

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 34
  • 2. New Zealand 33
  • 3. Philippines 29
  • 4. Papua New Guinea 16
  • 5. Scotland 10
  • 6. Netherlands 9
  • 7. Ireland 8
  • 8. Canada 5
  • 9. France 5
  • 10. Poland 5
  • 11. Sri Lanka 5
  • 12. United States 5
  • 13. Vietnam 5
  • 14. Germany 4
  • 15. Thailand 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 751
Australian 722
Irish 240
Scottish 219
Australian Aboriginal 142
German 94
Italian 81
Filipino 48
Dutch 25
New Zealander 23

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,283
Both parents born in Australia
289
Both parents born overseas
203
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
51.4%
No Religion
39.0%
Buddhism
0.5%
Islam
0.4%
Hinduism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
99 (5.1%)
5-14 years
248 (12.7%)
15-19 years
125 (6.4%)
20-24 years
146 (7.5%)
25-34 years
274 (14.0%)
35-44 years
223 (11.4%)
45-54 years
262 (13.4%)
55-64 years
253 (13.0%)
65-74 years
196 (10.0%)
75-84 years
84 (4.3%)
85+ years
38 (1.9%)

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