Rasmussen
QLD 4815 • Rest of QLD
About Rasmussen
Rasmussen is a suburban locality in Townsville, located 17 kilometres southwest of the CBD along Riverway Drive in the Upper Ross area. With a population of around 4,700, it is named after the Danish Rasmussen family who operated a dairy farm on the Ross River. The suburb is flat terrain bounded by the Ross River to the east, with a young median age (20-39) and balanced mix of owners and renters.
The suburb offers affordable family living with good local amenities including Riverway Plaza (anchored by Woolworths), two primary schools, community centres, and the Upper Ross PCYC. The Loam Island bushland reserve along the Ross River provides walking trails, a boat ramp, and water activities. Rasmussen is popular with young families and workers who appreciate its newer housing stock, community facilities, and easy access to Thuringowa and central Townsville.
Rasmussen falls under postcode 4815 and is governed by Townsville Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Thuringowa electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Route 215, 216 — Townsville CBD 35-40min
- Route 216 — Thuringowa Central 10min
Commute to Townsville CBD
🛣️ Main access via Riverway Drive. Townsville does not have suburban rail; buses provide main public transport.
Local shops, schools, and parks within walking distance for most residents. Riverway Plaza provides core shopping needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
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Woolworths1225 Riverway Drive Rasmussen 4815 QLD
Schools
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65 Allambie Lane
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Yvette Street
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Allambie Lane
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190 Hervey's Range Road
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26 - 54 Vickers Road South
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. New Zealand 92
- 2. England 86
- 3. Philippines 40
- 4. Papua New Guinea 33
- 5. South Africa 16
- 6. Netherlands 12
- 7. Zimbabwe 12
- 8. India 11
- 9. Fiji 9
- 10. Scotland 9
- 11. Germany 7
- 12. Vietnam 7
- 13. Ireland 6
- 14. Japan 6
- 15. Thailand 5
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)