Townsville City, QLD 4810
Townsville City property market
Most of Townsville City's recent activity is unit rentals, with 174 leases (up 5.5%) at $588 a week (up 6.9%) as of July 2026, renting out in about 17 days (down from 20 days last year), with 2-bedroom the most common at around 55%.
Unit sales follow closely, with 158 sales (down 9.2%) at around $499k (up 13.7%), taking about 34 days to sell (up a lot from 18 days last year), with 2-bedroom making up about half. Followed by 18 house rentals at $645 a week (one of the country's least in-demand house rental markets). 13 house sales at around $1.198M.
Who lives hereAn above-average-income, renter-majority, young-professional suburb — apartment-dominated, newcomer-heavy and very walkable.
House covers houses, duplexes, semi-detached and terraces; Unit covers apartments, units, townhouses and villas.
Townsville City demographics & population
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing and Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) 2021 · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Who lives in Townsville City?
The age structure, household make-up, and cultural fabric of the people who call this suburb home.
Share of all residents by 5-year band · hover a band for the count + split
A strongly multicultural community with deep migrant heritage.
2020–21 understated — COVID border closures.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Housing & affordability in Townsville City
What it costs to live here, who owns versus rents, and the shape of the housing stock.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Income & employment in Townsville City
Incomes, employment, and the occupation mix of the people who live here.
A typical household earns about 1.6× the typical individual here.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Getting around Townsville City
How people get to work, and how car-dependent the suburb is — the clearest tell of inner-urban versus outer-suburban living.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Education · ACARA My School 2025
Schools in and around Townsville City
No school inside Townsville City itself — the closest options around it are shown. Families can choose from 42 primary schools in Townsville City and its surrounds, and 22 high schools covering the secondary years. Distances are straight-line from the suburb centre and are not enrolment catchments — always confirm zones with the school.
ICSEA is ACARA’s official measure of a school’s socio-educational advantage — based mainly on parents’ education and occupation, plus the school’s location and student mix.
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- 1Townsville Grammar SchoolIndependent · Combined · Co-ed · Years Prep-12 · North Ward · 4.9 kmState RankP Top 50%S Top 50%EnglishP ★★★★★★★★★★S ★★★★★★★★★★MathsP ★★★★★★★★★★S ★★★★★★★★★★Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 2The Cathedral School of St Anne and St JamesIndependent · Combined · Co-ed · Years Prep-12 · Mundingburra · 4.9 kmState RankTop 50%English★★★★★★★★★★Maths★★★★★★★★★★Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 3Annandale Christian CollegeIndependent · Combined · Co-ed · Years Prep-12 · Annandale · 4.9 kmState RankP Top 50%S Top 50%EnglishP ★★★★★★★★★★S ★★★★★★★★★★MathsP ★★★★★★★★★★S ★★★★★★★★★★Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 4St Joseph's Catholic School, The StrandCatholic · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · North Ward · 4.9 kmState RankTop 50%English★★★★★★★★★★Maths★★★★★★★★★★Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 5St Patrick's College TownsvilleCatholic · Secondary · Co-ed · Years 7-12 · Townsville · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 6Townsville Central State SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · North Ward · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 7Townsville South State SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · South Townsville · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 8Townsville State High SchoolGovernment · Secondary · Co-ed · Years 7-12 · Railway Estate · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 9Townsville West State SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · West End · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 10Railway Estate State SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Railway Estate · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 11Townsville Flexible SchoolCatholic · Special · Co-ed · Years 7-12 · West End · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 12Belgian Gardens State SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Belgian Gardens · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 13St Margaret Mary's CollegeCatholic · Secondary · Co-ed · Years 7-12 · Hyde Park · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 14Hermit Park State SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Hyde Park · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 15Cleveland Education and Training CentreGovernment · Special · Co-ed · Years 5-12 · Rowes Bay · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 16Marian Catholic SchoolCatholic · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Currajong · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 17Garbutt State SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Garbutt · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 18St Joseph's Catholic SchoolCatholic · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Mundingburra · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 19Mundingburra State SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Mundingburra · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 20Pimlico State High SchoolGovernment · Secondary · Co-ed · Years 7-12 · Gulliver · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 21Oonoonba State SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Idalia · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 22Currajong State SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Gulliver · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 23Townsville Christian CollegeIndependent · Combined · Co-ed · Years Prep-12 · Vincent · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 24Vincent State SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Vincent · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 25William Ross State High SchoolGovernment · Secondary · Co-ed · Years 7-12 · Annandale · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 26Southern Cross Catholic CollegeCatholic · Combined · Co-ed · Years Prep-12 · Annandale · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 27Townsville Community Learning Centre - A State Special SchoolGovernment · Special · Co-ed · Years Prep-12 · Mundingburra · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 28Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining SchoolIndependent · Secondary · Co-ed · Years 7-12 · Cluden · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 29Aitkenvale State SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Aitkenvale · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 30Heatley Secondary CollegeGovernment · Secondary · Co-ed · Years 7-12 · Heatley · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 31Wulguru State SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Wulguru · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 32Riverside Adventist SchoolIndependent · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Aitkenvale · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 33Annandale State SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Annandale · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 34Ignatius Park CollegeCatholic · Secondary · Co-ed · Years 7-12 · Cranbrook · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 35Holy Spirit Catholic SchoolCatholic · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Cranbrook · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 36Heatley State SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Heatley · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 37Calvary Christian CollegeIndependent · Combined · Co-ed · Years Prep-12 · Mount Louisa · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 38Eaton CollegeIndependent · Special · Co-ed · Years U · Mount Louisa · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 39Cranbrook State SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Cranbrook · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 40Tec-NQIndependent · Secondary · Co-ed · Years 10-12 · Douglas · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 41Kirwan State SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Kirwan · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 42Enkindle Village SchoolIndependent · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Douglas · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 43Kirwan State High SchoolGovernment · Secondary · Co-ed · Years 7-12 · Kirwan · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 44Weir State SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Thuringowa Central · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 45The Willows State SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Kirwan · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 46Magnetic Island State SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Nelly Bay · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 47St Clare's Catholic SchoolCatholic · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Burdell · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 48Ryan Catholic CollegeCatholic · Combined · Co-ed · Years Prep-12 · Kirwan · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 49Mary Help of Christians Catholic CollegeCatholic · Secondary · Co-ed · Years 4 · Shaw · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 50North Shore State SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Burdell · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 51St Benedict's Catholic SchoolCatholic · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Shaw · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 52Thuringowa State High SchoolGovernment · Secondary · Co-ed · Years 7-12 · Condon · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 53Bohlevale State SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Burdell · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 54Northern Beaches State High SchoolGovernment · Secondary · Co-ed · Years 7-12 · Deeragun · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 55Rasmussen State SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Rasmussen · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 56Good Shepherd Catholic SchoolCatholic · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Rasmussen · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 57St Anthony's Catholic CollegeCatholic · Combined · Co-ed · Years Prep-12 · Deeragun · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 58Kelso State SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Kelso · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 59Carinity Education - ShalomIndependent · Combined · Co-ed · Years Prep-12 · Condon · 4.9 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students396Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank1st
Why are some State Rank and star ratings blank? Schools can choose not to publish their results. In practice, schools that score well above their state average almost always publish theirs — so a blank rating more often reflects a school opting out than a top result being hidden. Academic results also tend to rise with ICSEA Rank, so higher-ICSEA schools more often carry a strong State Rank as well.
School profile and ICSEA data sourced from ACARA — © Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (data year 2025) · State Rank & star columns are Micromarkets-compiled academic ratings from publicly available school results · Distances are straight-line from the suburb centre, not catchments.
Turnover
How settled or transient the community is — and where newcomers came from.
Townsville City median house price & rent
Headline price, rent, yield and time on market for Townsville City — choose a property type and size below.
House & unit prices by bedroom
Every segment this suburb tracks — sales and rentals side by side, ranked by total activity over the last twelve months.
Townsville City property growth
Where each segment sits against its peers in the chosen geography — past the midline means it's outperforming the rest.
Market demandHow fast this market is moving — a velocity index built from trailing-year transaction volume and median days on market. Strong volume lifts the score; days on market drags it down, with the drag growing sharply once listings start lingering. Ranked against peers in the chosen geography.
Houses
Units
Buying vs renting in Townsville City
What it costs each week to own a property versus renting the same one — positive means buying carries the premium, negative means rent covers the mortgage.
How strong is demand, and which way is it heading?
Two questions on one chart — how strong demand is right now, and which way it's heading year-on-year.
Sales market velocity
Townsville City against the neighbourhood
Eight diagnostic views cutting the data a different way each time — Townsville City in blue, peers in colour.
How fast — and is it getting faster?
Housing supply & months of stock
How long current listings would take to clear at the recent rate of sales or leases. Critical shortage and Oversupply only fire at the genuine tails of the national distribution — sales tip in under 0.7 months, rentals far faster, under 0.3.
Sales market
| Segment | Band | Months of supply left | YoYYoY change12-month change in months of supply. Down means stock is tightening (fewer months than a year ago); up means stock is loosening. | ListedListedActive listings in this segment right now, derived from months of supply multiplied by the recent transaction rate. | SoldSold (last year)Total sold transactions completed in this segment over the last 12 months. | Per monthPer monthAverage monthly absorption — how many properties are sold each month in this segment, over the last 12 months. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe shortage | 1.2 | ▼ -1.4 | 2 | 24 | 2.0 | |
| Tight | 1.6 | ▼ -1.6 | 3 | 24 | 2.0 | |
| Balanced | 2.7 | ▼ -1.3 | 5 | 24 | 2.0 | |
| Slightly loose | 3.7 | ▲ +2.5 | 7 | 24 | 2.0 | |
| Loose | 4.3 | ▲ +3.1 | 9 | 24 | 2.0 | |
| Loose | 5.6 | ▲ +2.8 | 11 | 24 | 2.0 | |
| Loose | 6.0 | ▲ +4.4 | 12 | 24 | 2.0 |
Rental market
| Segment | Band | Months of supply left | YoYYoY change12-month change in months of supply. Down means stock is tightening (fewer months than a year ago); up means stock is loosening. | ListedListedActive listings in this segment right now, derived from months of supply multiplied by the recent transaction rate. | LeasedLeased (last year)Total leased transactions completed in this segment over the last 12 months. | Per monthPer monthAverage monthly absorption — how many properties are leased each month in this segment, over the last 12 months. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe shortage | 0.3 | ▼ -0.4 | 1 | 31 | 2.6 | |
| National typical | 0.7 | ▼ -0.7 | 2 | 31 | 2.6 | |
| National typical | 0.7 | ▲ +0.1 | 2 | 31 | 2.6 | |
| Oversupply | 2.0 | ▲ +1.3 | 5 | 31 | 2.6 | |
| Oversupply | 2.2 | ▲ +1.1 | 6 | 31 | 2.6 | |
| Oversupply | 2.5 | ▲ +1.0 | 6 | 31 | 2.6 | |
| Oversupply | 2.6 | ▲ +1.7 | 7 | 31 | 2.6 |
Who's transacting — buyers or tenants?
Out of every property transaction in this suburb, what share are sales versus leases — each point a rolling twelve-month window.
Townsville City — Units & Houses, all bedrooms
Townsville City median house price & rent history
Each tape traces one metric across sixty months for the selected segment — every point a trailing twelve-month figure, matching the headline KPIs above.
Five-year summaryAs of Jun 2026, the median house sale price in Townsville City rose from $522k (Jul 2021) to $864k (Jun 2026) — +65.3% growth over five years — peaking at $949k between May 2025 and Apr 2026. Median house rent went from $213/wk to $575/wk (+170.0%) over the same period. For units, the median sale price rose from $252k to $418k (+66.0%), with rent up from $240/wk to $320/wk (+33.3%) over the same period.
Suburbs near Townsville City: prices compared
The nearest suburbs to Townsville City, ranked by distance — each lined up against Townsville City on the same measures, so the differences jump out at a glance.
Suburbs like Townsville City
Suburbs anywhere in QLD that behave like Townsville City — matched on price, growth, selling speed and demand, not on distance. A shortlist of markets that move the same way — including ones far away you'd never think to compare. (Want the suburbs right next door instead? See Nearby markets above.)
Townsville City vs Cannonvale: the closest sales-market match trades at a median of $390k against Townsville City's $571k — about 32% lower, with homes selling in 26 days versus 51 days here.
Comparable sales markets to Townsville City: Cannonvale median house price, Douglas property growth, Mackay median house price, Cairns North property prices and Railway Estate property market.
Townsville City's closest rental-market twins: Mackay median house price, Cannonvale median house price, Douglas house prices, Cairns North market trends and Railway Estate property market. Each link opens that suburb's full market report.
Frequently asked · Townsville City
25 data-driven answers about Townsville City's property market — every one computed from the metrics above.
What things cost
Prices, rent, yield, ownership costWhat is the median house price in Townsville City?
#The median house price in Townsville City, QLD 4810 is $571k as of June 2026, based on 33 sales over the past 12 months. Houses there have moved +50.0% year-on-year. Prices vary by bedroom count, from compact two-bedroom homes to larger four-bedroom houses. See the bedroom-level breakdown below for 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom medians.
What is the median unit price in Townsville City?
#The median unit price in Townsville City, QLD 4810 is $571k as of June 2026, based on 33 sales over the past 12 months. Units have moved +50.0% year-on-year and currently trade at roughly 100% of the median house price.
How much does it cost to rent in Townsville City?
#The median weekly house rent in Townsville City is $458 as of June 2026, drawn from 26 leases over the past 12 months. Units rent for around $458 per week. House rents have moved +50.0% year-on-year. Current vacancy pressure is shown in the supply section above.
How much is rent for a 3 bedroom house in Townsville City?
#A 3 bedroom house in Townsville City rents for a median $458 per week as of June 2026, drawn from 26 leases over the past 12 months. Across other house sizes: 2-bedroom $458/week, 4-bedroom $458/week. Unit rents: 1-bedroom $458/week, 2-bedroom $458/week, 3-bedroom $458/week. Figures cover only segments with enough recent leases to be statistically meaningful; sparse segments are excluded. The segment breakdown covers rent, yield and days on market for every property type and bedroom count.
What is the gross rental yield in Townsville City?
#Gross rental yield in Townsville City is 4.29% for houses and 4.29% for units as of June 2026, compared with the QLD unit median of 3.77%. Gross yield is annual rent divided by purchase price — it doesn't account for ownership costs like council rates, strata, maintenance or vacancy.
How much is a 3 bedroom house in Townsville City?
#As of June 2026, Townsville City medians by bedroom count:
| Property | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houses | — | $571k | $571k | $571k | $571k |
| Units | $571k | $571k | $571k | — | $571k |
Figures cover only segments with enough recent transactions to be statistically meaningful; sparse segments are excluded.
What does it cost to own versus rent at the Townsville City median?
#At the median Townsville City unit ($571k purchase, $458/week rent), weekly mortgage repayments sit at roughly $384 — about $74 less per week than renting. That gap is the ownership premium. Figures assume 80% LVR, a 6.0% interest rate and a 30-year principal-and-interest loan.
How the market is moving
Speed, supply, growth, cycle phaseWhat are Townsville City's property market trends?
#Townsville City's property market trends to June 2026: house prices rose +50.0% year-on-year and units +50.0%; weekly house rents moved +50.0%; homes now sell in a median 51 days — slower than a year ago by 26; sales supply sits at 1.6 months (severe). Read together — price, rent, selling speed and supply — they show which way the Townsville City market is leaning. The 5-year tape and demand cycle charts above plot the full trajectory.
What does the data say about Townsville City as an investment?
#As of June 2026 in Townsville City, house prices rose +50.0% over the year, gross rental yield is 4.29% against a QLD median of 2.80%, houses take a median 51 days to sell, sales supply is 1.6 months (severe). Capital growth, rental yield, selling speed and supply are the signals investors weigh — but these figures describe the market, not a recommendation. This is data, not financial advice; always do your own research and consider a licensed adviser.
How quickly do houses sell in Townsville City?
#Houses in Townsville City sell in a median 51 days on market as of June 2026, with units clearing slightly similarly at 51 days. Days on market have lengthened by 26 days versus a year ago. Faster clearance typically coincides with stronger buyer demand and lower supply.
Is Townsville City a tight or loose property market right now?
#Townsville City's sales market sits at 1.6 months of supply for houses as of June 2026 — classified as Severe (extreme shortage) against the Australian distribution. Under 1.7 months is Severe (extreme shortage); over 4.5 months is Loose. The rental side is looser at 2.6 months of supply.
Have property prices in Townsville City gone up or down?
#House prices in Townsville City moved +50.0% over the 12 months to June 2026, while units moved +50.0%. The 5-year tape above plots the full monthly trajectory — showing where the market changed character rather than just crossing round numbers.
How active is the rental market in Townsville City?
#Townsville City's house rental market sits at 2.6 months of supply as of June 2026 — classified as Saturated (extreme oversupply), with 31 houses leased over the past 12 months. Units sit at 2.0 months. Tighter supply typically corresponds to faster letting and upward pressure on rents.
How it compares
Vs state, vs nearby, vs popularHow does Townsville City compare to other QLD suburbs?
#Townsville City's median house price ($571k) is 29% below the QLD median ($801k) as of June 2026. On selling speed, houses clear in 51 days vs 18 days state median. On gross yield, Townsville City sits at 4.29% vs 2.80% state median.
How does Townsville City compare to neighbouring suburbs?
#Townsville City's most-similar nearby market is Archerfield (875.9 km away) with a median house price of $596k — about 4% pricier. The Nearby and Similar markets sections above rank every peer within radius and by composite similarity across price, days on market, yield, ownership cost and cycle phase.
What's the most popular property type in Townsville City?
#The most-transacted segment in Townsville City over the 12 months to June 2026 is 2 bed houses with 24 sales. 3 bed houses come second at 24 sales. The buying-versus-renting section above breaks down the top segments with weekly mortgage, rent and ownership-cost detail.
How many properties were sold and leased in Townsville City last year?
#Townsville City recorded 24 house sales and 24 unit sales over the 12 months to June 2026 — a combined 48 transactions. On the rental side, 31 houses and 31 units were leased. Segments with statistically thin samples are excluded from displayed figures.
About the area
Population, income, who lives here, schoolsWhat postcode is Townsville City in?
#Townsville City is in postcode 4810, in the Townsville region of QLD. Addresses there are written as Townsville City, QLD 4810.
What is the population of Townsville City?
#Townsville City, QLD 4810 is home to 1,701 residents (ABS Census 2021). The median resident age is 35, and the average household holds 1.4 people. The "Who lives here" section above breaks the community down by age, life stage and tenure.
What is the median household income in Townsville City?
#The median household in Townsville City earns $1k per week — roughly $69k a year (ABS Census 2021). Median personal income runs $814/week. Income, rent-to-income and mortgage-to-income context sits in the "Who lives here" section above.
What is the unemployment rate in Townsville City?
#The unemployment rate in Townsville City is 50.0% (ABS Census 2021). That sits right around the median for Australian suburbs. The rate counts people who are working or actively looking for work — not a share of all residents. Workforce participation sits at 50%. The local economy section above covers incomes, employment status and the occupation mix.
Do people own or rent in Townsville City?
#Townsville City is mostly owner-occupied: about 100% of households are owner-occupiers and 50% rent (ABS Census 2021). Of owners, 50% own outright and 50% are paying off a mortgage.
What schools are near Townsville City?
#Townsville City has 59 schools within reach — including St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand, St Patrick's College Townsville, Townsville Central State School. The Schools section above maps each one with sector, year range, enrolment, Micromarkets-compiled academic ratings and ICSEA (ACARA).
Is Townsville City a good place to live?
#Townsville City, QLD 4810 has a population of 1,701, a median age of 35, a median household income around $1k/week, 50% of households renting (ABS Census 2021). There are 59 schools within reach. Whether it's the right fit depends on your priorities — these figures describe the community, housing mix and amenity rather than offer a verdict.
About this data
Methodology and update cadenceWhen was this Townsville City market data last updated?
#This Townsville City market data was last updated July 2026, covering the 12 months to June 2026. Figures are computed monthly from 12-month rolling windows of recorded sales and leases, with five years of monthly history behind the trend charts. Methodology, glossary and data sources are linked in the footer.