Gulliver
QLD 4812 • Rest of QLD
About Gulliver
Gulliver is a residential suburb in the City of Townsville, Queensland, located approximately 7 km southwest of the Townsville CBD. With a population of around 2,884, it covers 1.8 sq km and features a mix of low-rise housing. The suburb is named after Thomas Allen Gulliver, Townsville's telegraph master, and sits within traditional Wulgurukaba Aboriginal country.
Gulliver offers an affordable, family-oriented lifestyle with local amenities including a shopping strip along Mooney Street, a TAFE campus, and a public primary school. The suburb is well-positioned between Aitkenvale's shopping centres and the Townsville CBD, making it convenient for daily errands and work commutes. Its quiet streets and community feel attract young families and long-term residents.
Gulliver falls under postcode 4812 and is governed by Townsville Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mundingburra electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Townsville Bus Services — Townsville CBD 15-20 min
- Route via Mooney St — Aitkenvale 10 min
Commute to Townsville CBD
🛣️ Townsville has no commuter rail; buses are the main public transport
Some local amenities on Mooney Street but most errands require a car
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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154 Ross River Road
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140 Palmerston Street
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Surrey and Sussex Streets
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140 Corcoran Street
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77 Ross River Road
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Fulham Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 55
- 2. New Zealand 40
- 3. Philippines 35
- 4. Papua New Guinea 11
- 5. China 10
- 6. Thailand 10
- 7. Italy 9
- 8. United States 8
- 9. Croatia 7
- 10. Fiji 7
- 11. Germany 6
- 12. Canada 4
- 13. India 4
- 14. Japan 4
- 15. South Korea 4
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)