Julago
QLD 4816 • Queensland
About Julago
Julago is a rural locality within the City of Townsville in North Queensland, located approximately 16.6 kilometres south-southeast of Townsville CBD. With a population of 384 at the 2021 Census, the area sits amid the gently undulating terrain between Townsville and the Burdekin lowlands, offering a semi-rural lifestyle within commuting distance of one of North Queensland's largest cities. Julago has attracted attention as the planned site of a significant masterplanned residential development that is expected to substantially grow the community in coming years.
Currently characterised by acreage lots, hobby farms, and rural residential blocks, Julago appeals to families and lifestyle seekers who want space and a quieter pace without straying far from Townsville's services and employment. The nearby suburbs of Stuart and Alligator Creek offer a sense of the broader outer-Townsville community. With the masterplanned development on the horizon, Julago is on the cusp of transforming from a quiet rural locality into a significant growth corridor for the Townsville region.
Julago falls under postcode 4816 and is governed by the Townsville Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Kennedy, while state elections fall under the Traeger electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4816
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4816, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4816; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Regional bus — Townsville CBD 30-40 min
Commute to Townsville CBD
🛣️ Car is the primary transport option; some Townsville bus services nearby
Rural locality; car essential for most daily trips
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Cassia Court
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Flinders Highway
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161 Kennedy Creek Road
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School Road
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Creek Road
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Banfield Highway
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Gilmore Street
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Savage Street
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School Street
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Fred Williams Drive
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Woodstock Avenue
Parks & Reserves
There is 1 park or reserve in Julago.
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Townsville Local Government Area, which contains Julago. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.