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Mysterton

QLD 4812 • Queensland

793
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
0.58 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
HistoricFamily-FriendlyAffordable
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About Mysterton

Mysterton is one of Townsville's oldest and smallest inner suburbs, located in the City of Townsville, Queensland. Bordered by the suburbs of Rosslea, Hermit Park, and Mundingburra, Mysterton is a compact residential area with a population of approximately 793 residents at the 2021 Census. The suburb is characterised by traditional Queensland-style homes on tree-lined streets, giving it a warm, established neighbourhood feel close to the Townsville CBD.

Residents of Mysterton enjoy easy access to a range of local amenities, including the nearby Townsville Golf Club, Anderson Park Botanical Gardens, and the shopping and dining precincts of Mundingburra and the Townsville CBD. The suburb's heritage charm, with its older Queenslander-style homes and leafy streetscapes, appeals to families and professionals looking for character housing close to the city. Townsville CBD is just minutes away, and the suburb provides good access to schools, medical facilities, and the recreational precinct along the Ross River.

Mysterton falls under postcode 4812 and is governed by the Townsville Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Herbert, while state elections fall under the Townsville electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4812
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Townsville
Federal Electorate
Herbert
State Electorate
Townsville
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-19.29°, 146.79°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
0.58 km²
Population Density
1,360 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4812

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4812, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$51,002
Median 2023–24
$61,528
▲ 20.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$72,725

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4812; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Townsville Bus Network — Townsville CBD 10-15 min

Commute to Townsville CBD

Distance
3 km
By Train
No suburban rail; Townsville railway station serves long-distance Spirit of Queensland service
By Car (Peak)
8-12 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
5-10 min

🛣️ Close inner suburb; easily accessible by bus or car

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Good footpaths and established street network; some local amenities within walking distance but most require a short drive or bus trip

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
793
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Townsville Local Government Area, which contains Mysterton. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
2,390.7 / 100k
2yr Down 40.2% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
639.8 / 100k
2yr Down 28.0% 10yr Up 17.0%
Non-FV assault
2,598.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 250.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
32.7 / 100k
2yr Down 35.4% 10yr Up 52.8%
Steal from vehicle
724.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Townsville →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mysterton QLD located? +

Mysterton is an inner suburb of Townsville, Queensland, bordered by Rosslea, Hermit Park, and Mundingburra, approximately 3 kilometres from the Townsville CBD.

What is the population of Mysterton Townsville? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 793 people in Mysterton.

What is Mysterton known for? +

Mysterton is known as one of Townsville's oldest suburbs, featuring traditional Queensland-style homes on leafy tree-lined streets. It is close to the Townsville Golf Club and Anderson Park Botanical Gardens.

Is Mysterton a good suburb to live in? +

Mysterton is considered a desirable inner suburb for families and professionals, offering heritage character homes, a quiet neighbourhood feel, and proximity to the Townsville CBD and local amenities.

Is Mysterton a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mysterton is part of the Townsville LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Mysterton? +

Mysterton had a population of 793 at the 2021 Census.