Rasmussen

QLD 4815 • Rest of QLD

4,669
Population (2021)
$37,544
Median Income
5.52 km²
Area
21m
Elevation
AffordableFamily-FriendlyRiversideGrowth SuburbCommunity-Focused

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

State
Postcode
4815
Urban Area
Thuringowa
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-19.35°, 146.72°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
5.52 km²
Elevation
21m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Route 215, 216 — Townsville CBD 35-40min
  • Route 216 — Thuringowa Central 10min

Commute to Townsville CBD

Distance
17 km
By Bus
35-45min
By Car (Peak)
25min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20min

🛣️ Main access via Riverway Drive. Townsville does not have suburban rail; buses provide main public transport.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Local shops, schools, and parks within walking distance for most residents. Riverway Plaza provides core shopping needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    1225 Riverway Drive Rasmussen 4815 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$263
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,343
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
32 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,456
Census 2021
4,669
4.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,940
Income 2021
$37,544
21.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,824
Born Overseas 443

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)

Australian 1,737
English 1,683
Australian Aboriginal 645
Scottish 438
Irish 427
German 194
Italian 162
Filipino 71
Dutch 57
Maori 53

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,174
Both parents born in Australia
555
Both parents born overseas
515
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
45.4%
Christianity
42.5%
Buddhism
0.3%
Hinduism
0.3%
Sikhism
0.1%
Islam
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
370 (7.9%)
5-14 years
743 (15.9%)
15-19 years
305 (6.5%)
20-24 years
351 (7.5%)
25-34 years
709 (15.2%)
35-44 years
565 (12.1%)
45-54 years
573 (12.3%)
55-64 years
502 (10.8%)
65-74 years
359 (7.7%)
75-84 years
148 (3.2%)
85+ years
37 (0.8%)

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