Wulguru

QLD 4811 • Rest of QLD

4,389
Population (2021)
$38,844
Median Income
2.93 km²
Area
$290/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyOuter MetroAffordableTransport AccessTownsville

About Wulguru

Wulguru is a southern Townsville suburb around 9-10 km from the CBD, positioned near key road, rail and defence-related corridors. The 2021 Census population is 4,389, with a mix of families, workers and established households. The suburb has a practical suburban profile with both residential pockets and nearby industrial/transport interfaces. Its character is grounded in affordability, access and proximity to major Townsville services.

Residents benefit from nearby schools, shopping precincts, recreation areas and short travel times to central Townsville and employment hubs. Wulguru's location near major highways supports efficient car commuting, while bus services provide public transport options across the city. Lifestyle is suburban and functional, with easy access to sporting facilities and nearby coastal/outdoor attractions. The area appeals to families and workers seeking value and connectivity in Greater Townsville.

Wulguru falls under postcode 4811 and is governed by Townsville Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mundingburra electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4811
Urban Area
Townsville
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-19.33°, 146.82°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
2.93 km²
Elevation
20m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Townsville Station
8.5 km
Not walkable
Stuart rail precinct
2.5 km
Not walkable

Bus Services

  • Townsville suburban bus routes — Townsville CBD 25-45 min
  • Cross-city connectors — Murray / Annandale / Idalia 15-35 min
  • School and local feeder services — Major shopping and education precincts 15-40 min

Commute to Townsville CBD

Distance
9.5 km
By Train
Not typically used for local commuting
By Bus
25-45 min
By Car (Peak)
15-30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
12-20 min

🛣️ Most local commuting is by car or bus; rail is primarily for longer-distance travel.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Some local facilities are reachable on foot, though many residents still rely on buses and cars for daily travel.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$290
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
42 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
7.6%

112 state housing + 18 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,570
Census 2021
4,389
4% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,356
Income 2021
$38,844
23.9% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,677
Born Overseas 400

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 84
  • 2. New Zealand 73
  • 3. Philippines 28
  • 4. Germany 15
  • 5. Papua New Guinea 15
  • 6. South Korea 13
  • 7. South Africa 13
  • 8. United States 13
  • 9. Malaysia 12
  • 10. Netherlands 12

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,760
English 1,754
Irish 561
Scottish 502
Australian Aboriginal 408
German 241
Italian 175
Dutch 55
Filipino 47
Chinese 31

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,189
Both parents born in Australia
479
Both parents born overseas
417
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.1%
No Religion
41.4%
Buddhism
0.8%
Islam
0.4%
Hinduism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
240 (5.5%)
5-14 years
519 (11.8%)
15-19 years
278 (6.3%)
20-24 years
267 (6.1%)
25-34 years
513 (11.7%)
35-44 years
509 (11.6%)
45-54 years
558 (12.7%)
55-64 years
618 (14.1%)
65-74 years
516 (11.8%)
75-84 years
302 (6.9%)
85+ years
82 (1.9%)

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