Moving to Belgian Gardens QLD 4810
What the official numbers say about living in Belgian Gardens — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $283 a week, against a median household income of $1,638 a week.
About 56% of homes are owner-occupied and 43% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Belgian Gardens grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,935 → 2,073 people).
Around 56% of households are families, averaging 2.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: German, Italian, French.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Belgian Gardens sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 8 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (87% of workers), while 7% work from home.
Nearest train station: Townsville, 2.9 km south-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Magnetic Island Ferries - Townsville Terminal, 3.7 km east.
Nearest airport: RAAF Base Townsville, 3.1 km south-west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 1113 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 16 schools · 58 cafes & restaurants · 5 supermarkets · 30 parks · 4 beaches — see them all on the Belgian Gardens profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Belgian Gardens State School 400 m · Townsville Grammar School 1.3 km · Townsville Central State School 2 km · Townsville West State School 2.4 km · Garbutt State School 2.4 km · Saint Patricks College 2.6 km · Saint Josephs School 2.6 km · Saint Margaret Marys College 3.4 km
Groceries: SUPA IGA Garbutt 2.3 km · Coles 2.3 km · Woolworths 2.7 km · Coles 2.7 km · Woolworths 2.7 km
Parks and reserves: Hooper Street Park 450 m · Soroptimist Park 550 m · Yarrawonga Park 650 m · National Servicemen's Memorial Park 700 m · Harmony Park 1.2 km · Norman Park 1.2 km · Parade Ground 1.3 km · Mick Downey Oval 1.3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Belgian Gardens, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Masked Lapwing · Peaceful Dove · Rainbow Bee-eater · Magpie-lark · Rainbow Lorikeet.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Belgian Gardens, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgian Gardens here | 2,073 | — | 8/10 | 18% |
| Castle Hill | 972 | — | 10/10 | 51% |
| Rowes Bay | 541 | — | 8/10 | 13% |
| North Ward | 5,073 | — | 7/10 | 14% |
| West End | 3,891 | — | 4/10 | 16% |
| Townsville City | 2,945 | — | 9/10 | 8% |
| Garbutt | 2,309 | — | 1/10 | 2% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Townsville — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Herbert — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4810 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Belgian Gardens profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $283 a week, and about 43% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,935 people to 2,073. It sits about 1113 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Townsville station is roughly 2.9 km away. Local government is Townsville council, and the federal seat is Herbert.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Belgian Gardens vs Castle Hill · Belgian Gardens vs Rowes Bay.
Nearby guides: Castle Hill · Rowes Bay · North Ward · West End · Townsville City · Garbutt.
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