Deeragun

QLD 4818 • Rest of QLD

4,273
Population (2021)
$42,432
Median Income
7.09 km²
Area
18m
Elevation
Growth SuburbFamily-FriendlyAffordableCoastal ProximityRegional

About Deeragun

Deeragun is a growing residential suburb located 17 kilometres northwest of Townsville's CBD in the Thuringowa district. With a population of around 4,300 residents, it forms part of the expanding northern corridor alongside neighbouring Burdell and Bushland Beach. The suburb features newer housing estates offering quality homes on generous block sizes, popular with families seeking space and value.

The suburb provides a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to shopping, schools, and recreational facilities. A Coles supermarket, police station, community hall, and Woodlands Skate Park serve local needs, with additional retail nearby in Burdell. Deeragun attracts families and first-home buyers who appreciate the affordable housing, proximity to beaches at Bushland Beach, and easy highway access to Townsville CBD and the airport.

Deeragun 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
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-19.25°, 146.67°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
7.09 km²
Elevation
18m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Route 33 — Townsville CBD & Aitkenvale 40-55 min

Commute to Townsville CBD

Distance
17 km
By Bus
40-55 min (Route 33 via Aitkenvale)
By Car (Peak)
20-25 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15-20 min

🛣️ No rail service. Bus via qconnect Route 33. Quick highway access to Townsville.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Local shopping at Deeragun shops. Most services require driving.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    31Geaney Lane Deeragun 4818 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$310
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,418
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
32 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,250
Census 2021
4,273
0.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,216
Income 2021
$42,432
24.0% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,639
Born Overseas 336

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 89
  • 2. England 61
  • 3. Philippines 21
  • 4. Papua New Guinea 17
  • 5. Germany 13
  • 6. Malaysia 10
  • 7. South Africa 10
  • 8. Thailand 10
  • 9. Canada 9
  • 10. Fiji 8
  • 11. Scotland 8
  • 12. United States 8
  • 13. Brazil 7
  • 14. Indonesia 6
  • 15. Vietnam 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,820
English 1,653
Australian Aboriginal 457
Irish 423
Scottish 357
German 256
Italian 185
Maori 53
Chinese 43
New Zealander 43

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,097
Both parents born in Australia
457
Both parents born overseas
419
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.4%
Christianity
42.7%
Buddhism
0.6%
Islam
0.4%
Hinduism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
327 (7.7%)
5-14 years
755 (17.7%)
15-19 years
250 (5.9%)
20-24 years
301 (7.0%)
25-34 years
666 (15.6%)
35-44 years
628 (14.7%)
45-54 years
514 (12.0%)
55-64 years
412 (9.6%)
65-74 years
306 (7.2%)
75-84 years
99 (2.3%)
85+ years
23 (0.5%)

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