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Towers Hill

QLD 4820 • Queensland

190
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
2.22 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricMining TownNorth QueenslandAffordable
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About Towers Hill

Towers Hill is a small suburb situated on the southern fringe of Charters Towers, a historic gold mining city in North Queensland's Charters Towers Region. Located approximately 135 kilometres south-west of Townsville, the suburb takes its name from the prominent hill that visually anchors the area to the immediate south-west of the Charters Towers CBD. With a 2021 Census population of 190 residents, it is a compact residential locality with a median household income around the regional average.

The suburb benefits from its proximity to the services and amenities of Charters Towers itself, including schools, shops, a hospital, and historical attractions that draw visitors to the region. The hill itself provides a distinctive backdrop and is associated with the city's rich gold rush heritage. Charters Towers is well connected to Townsville via the Flinders Highway, making Towers Hill a quieter residential option on the edge of a regionally significant inland city.

Towers Hill falls under postcode 4820 and is governed by the Charters Towers Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Kennedy, while state elections fall under the Traeger electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4820
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Charters Towers
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Traeger
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-20.09°, 146.25°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
2.22 km²
Population Density
85 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4820

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4820, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$48,656
Median 2023–24
$56,547
▲ 16.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$67,894

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4820; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Greyhound/regional coach services — Townsville and western Queensland Approx. 1 hr 45 min to Townsville

Commute to Townsville CBD

Distance
135 km
By Train
No direct train service to Townsville; Queensland Rail's Inlander service connects Charters Towers to Townsville on limited schedule
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 30 min – 1 hr 50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 20 min – 1 hr 35 min

🛣️ Flinders Highway is the main route to Townsville; Charters Towers provides all major local services

Walkability Car-Dependent

Most daily errands require a car, though Charters Towers CBD is only a short drive away

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
190
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Charters Towers Local Government Area, which contains Towers Hill. 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Towers Hill QLD known for? +

Towers Hill is known for the prominent hill of the same name that rises to the immediate south-west of Charters Towers CBD, and is closely tied to the city's celebrated gold rush heritage. The broader Charters Towers area was one of Queensland's richest goldfields in the late 19th century.

How far is Towers Hill from Townsville? +

Towers Hill is approximately 135 kilometres south-west of Townsville, a drive of around 1 hour 20 to 1 hour 50 minutes via the Flinders Highway depending on conditions.

Does Towers Hill have public transport? +

There is no local bus network serving Towers Hill directly. Regional coach services connect Charters Towers to Townsville, and the Queensland Rail Inlander train operates on a limited schedule between Townsville and Charters Towers.

What is the population of Towers Hill? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 190 people in Towers Hill, making it a small residential suburb on the outer edge of Charters Towers in Queensland's north.

Is Towers Hill a good place to live? +

Towers Hill offers a quiet lifestyle on the edge of Charters Towers, which provides schools, shops, and a hospital. It suits those who appreciate a laid-back inland North Queensland lifestyle and the region's rich historic character.

What is the postcode for Towers Hill? +

The postcode for Towers Hill, Queensland is 4820, shared with Charters Towers and surrounding localities.

Is Towers Hill a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Towers Hill 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.