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Queenton

QLD 4820 • Rest of QLD

1,236
Population (2021)
$64,012
Median Household Income
6.67 km²
Area
$209/wk
Median Rent
HistoricRuralAffordableYoung Families

About Queenton

Queenton is an eastern residential suburb of Charters Towers in the Charters Towers Region of Queensland, located approximately 135 kilometres south-west of Townsville. With a population of around 1,236 people at the 2021 Census across a compact 6.7 square kilometres, Queenton is a quiet, established neighbourhood of the historic gold-rush city. The Great Northern Railway passes through Queenton, with Charters Towers Station serving the broader urban area.

Queenton shares the rich colonial and mining heritage that defines Charters Towers, once one of Queensland's wealthiest cities during the 1880s gold rush. The suburb is predominantly low-density residential, with a mix of older Queensland-style homes and newer builds. Charters Towers' well-preserved Victorian-era streetscapes, the famous Zara Clark Museum, and the World Theatre are all within a short drive. The local economy centres on cattle, tourism, education — the city hosts several prestigious boarding schools — and the nearby Ravenswood gold mine operations.

Queenton falls under postcode 4820 and is governed by Charters Towers Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Traeger electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4820
Urban Area
Charters Towers
LGA / Council
Charters Towers
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Traeger
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-20.08°, 146.28°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
6.67 km²
Elevation
305m

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$209
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,040
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
6.9%

26 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Charters Towers Station
1.5 km
18 min

Commute to Townsville CBD

Distance
135 km
By Train
No regular commuter rail; Spirit of the Outback has limited stops
By Car (Peak)
approx. 1 hr 30 min via Flinders Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
approx. 1 hr 25 min

🛣️ Townsville is the major regional centre; car is the primary mode of transport

Walkability Car Dependent

Local shops and Charters Towers town centre accessible by car; some walkable paths in neighbourhood

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
712.6 / 100k
2yr Down 38.9% 10yr Down 37.6%
Motor vehicle theft
265.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 14.5%
Non-FV assault
2,112.8 / 100k
2yr Down 13.4% 10yr Up 180.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
33.1 / 100k
2yr Up 298.1% 10yr Up 300.6%
Steal from vehicle
314.9 / 100k
2yr Up 22.0% 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Charters Towers →

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

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,285
Census 2021
1,236
▼ 3.8% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$26,988
Personal Income 2021
$34,892
▲ 29.3% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$34,892 / yr
$671/wk
Household
$64,012 / yr
$1231/wk
Family
$83,304 / yr
$1602/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 952
Born Overseas 78

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 28
  • 2. England 11
  • 3. Papua New Guinea 8
  • 4. Philippines 6
  • 5. Sri Lanka 5
  • 6. Scotland 4
  • 7. Germany 3
  • 8. Hong Kong 3
  • 9. Japan 3
  • 10. Netherlands 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 475
English 430
Irish 118
Australian Aboriginal 111
Scottish 105
German 59
Italian 32
Chinese 20
New Zealander 18
Greek 9

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

840
Both parents born in Australia
100
Both parents born overseas
85
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
44.8%
No Religion
35.4%
Buddhism
1.0%
Sikhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
59 (4.8%)
5-14 years
176 (14.2%)
15-19 years
109 (8.8%)
20-24 years
77 (6.2%)
25-34 years
139 (11.2%)
35-44 years
137 (11.1%)
45-54 years
148 (12.0%)
55-64 years
165 (13.3%)
65-74 years
141 (11.4%)
75-84 years
77 (6.2%)
85+ years
16 (1.3%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Queenton QLD? +

Queenton is an eastern suburb of Charters Towers, Queensland, about 135 km south-west of Townsville via the Flinders Highway.

What is the population of Queenton? +

The 2021 Census recorded approximately 1,236 people in Queenton.

Is there a train station in Queenton? +

Charters Towers railway station is located about 1.5 km from Queenton and is served by the Great Northern Railway. The Spirit of the Outback train connects Charters Towers to Brisbane, but services are limited and not suited for daily commuting.

What is Charters Towers known for? +

Charters Towers became one of Queensland's wealthiest cities during the 1880s gold rush. Today it's known for its beautifully preserved Victorian architecture, historic gold mines, the annual Country Music Festival, and prestigious boarding schools like All Souls St Gabriel's.

How far is Queenton from Townsville? +

Queenton is approximately 135 km from Townsville, about a 1 hour 30 minute drive via the Flinders Highway.

What is the average income in Queenton? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Queenton is about $671 per week (around $34,900 per year). The median household income is $1,231 per week and the median family income is $1,602 per week.

What is the age profile of Queenton? +

The median age in Queenton is 38. The largest age group is 5–14 (176 residents, around 14%). Around 28% of residents are under 20 and about 19% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Queenton a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Queenton is part of the Charters Towers 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.

How much is rent in Queenton? +

In Queenton, the median weekly rent is $209, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,040 (2021 Census).