Shaw
QLD 4818 • Queensland
About Shaw
Shaw is a suburban locality in the western corridor of Townsville, Queensland's largest regional city in North Queensland. With a population of approximately 760 residents and an area of around 7.4 square kilometres, Shaw sits to the south-west of the Townsville city centre and forms part of the expanding outer residential belt of the Mount Louisa and Bohle Plains area. The suburb is characterised by a mix of low-density housing and light industrial land uses on the city's growing fringe.
Shaw residents benefit from proximity to Townsville's city-wide amenities including the Willows Shopping Centre and the large network of services along the Flinders Highway corridor. The suburb has a relatively young demographic profile and offers affordable housing options compared to more established Townsville suburbs. Outdoor lifestyle options nearby include access to the Paluma Range National Park and the water sports and fishing opportunities offered by Cleveland Bay and the Strand, both within a short drive.
Shaw falls under postcode 4818 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 Townsville electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4818
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4818, 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 4818; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Townsville Bus Network local routes — Townsville City (Flinders Street) ~25 min
Commute to Townsville CBD
🛣️ Vehicle strongly recommended; Flinders Highway provides the main arterial link to the CBD
Suburban fringe location; footpaths available in residential areas but vehicle needed for most daily activities
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Buckby Street
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Bohlevale School Road
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Meranti Street
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4818 Joanne Street
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Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Townsville Local Government Area, which contains Shaw. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.