South Townsville

QLD 4810 • Rest of QLD

2,424
Population (2021)
$47,528
Median Income
5.05 km²
Area
5m
Elevation

About South Townsville

South Townsville is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in Queensland, located within the Townsville (City) area. With a population of 2,424 and a median income of $47,528, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 5.05 km² at an elevation of 5m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of QLD.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that South Townsville provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

South Townsville falls under postcode 4810 and is governed by Townsville Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Townsville electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4810
Urban Area
Townsville
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-19.26°, 146.83°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
5.05 km²
Elevation
5m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,517
Avg Household Size
2 people
Median Age
41 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,353
Census 2021
2,424
3.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,520
Income 2021
$47,528
20.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,725
Born Overseas 354

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 81
  • 2. New Zealand 61
  • 3. Philippines 23
  • 4. Germany 13
  • 5. Italy 13
  • 6. Malaysia 11
  • 7. South Africa 11
  • 8. United States 11
  • 9. India 10
  • 10. Indonesia 9
  • 11. Scotland 8
  • 12. Nepal 7
  • 13. South Korea 5
  • 14. Brazil 4
  • 15. Croatia 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 882
Australian 713
Irish 389
Scottish 318
German 133
Italian 132
Australian Aboriginal 105
French 33
New Zealander 28
Filipino 26

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,411
Both parents born in Australia
418
Both parents born overseas
248
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
42.5%
No Religion
39.0%
Hinduism
0.8%
Buddhism
0.6%
Islam
0.3%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
86 (3.5%)
5-14 years
190 (7.8%)
15-19 years
99 (4.1%)
20-24 years
208 (8.6%)
25-34 years
390 (16.1%)
35-44 years
334 (13.8%)
45-54 years
373 (15.4%)
55-64 years
378 (15.6%)
65-74 years
241 (9.9%)
75-84 years
96 (4.0%)
85+ years
31 (1.3%)

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