Moving to Hyde Park QLD 4812
What the official numbers say about living in Hyde Park — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $253 a week, against a median household income of $1,338 a week.
About 47% of homes are owner-occupied and 51% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Hyde Park shrank 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,426 → 1,374 people).
Around 53% of households are families, averaging 2.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: Philippines, England, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Punjabi, Tagalog, Tamil.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Hyde Park scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (85% of workers), while 7% work from home.
Nearest train station: Townsville, 1.5 km north-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Magnetic Island Ferries - Townsville Terminal, 4 km north-east.
Nearest airport: RAAF Base Townsville, 3.3 km north-west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 1110 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 31 schools · 29 cafes & restaurants · 6 supermarkets · 39 parks · 1 beach — see them all on the Hyde Park profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Hermit Park State School 200 m · Saint Margaret Marys College 250 m · Townsville West State School 1.4 km · Townsville State High School 1.5 km · Marian Catholic School 1.6 km · Pimlico State High School 1.7 km · St Josephs Christian School 1.9 km · Mundingburra State School 2 km
Groceries: Waterleaf 450 m · Woolworths 750 m · Coles 950 m · SUPA IGA Garbutt 2 km · Woolworths 2.7 km · Otto’s Market Warrina 2.7 km
Parks and reserves: McKimmin Park 200 m · Mindham Park North 450 m · Fairweather Park 950 m · Lou Lister Park 1 km · Fairview Park 1.1 km · Corcoran Park 1.1 km · West End Park 1.2 km · Ross Creek Park 1.2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Hyde Park, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Masked Lapwing · Peaceful Dove · Rainbow Lorikeet · Magpie-lark · Rainbow Bee-eater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Hyde Park, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde Park here | 1,374 | — | 3/10 | 10% |
| Hermit Park | 3,512 | — | 3/10 | 12% |
| Pimlico | 2,557 | — | 2/10 | 10% |
| Mysterton | 793 | — | 8/10 | 19% |
| West End | 3,891 | — | 4/10 | 16% |
| Currajong | 2,490 | — | 2/10 | 8% |
| Railway Estate | 2,871 | — | 5/10 | 14% |
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 4812 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Hyde Park profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $253 a week, and about 51% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,426 people to 1,374. It sits about 1110 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Townsville station is roughly 1.5 km away. Local government is Townsville council, and the federal seat is Herbert.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Hyde Park vs Hermit Park · Hyde Park vs Pimlico.
Nearby guides: Hermit Park · Pimlico · Mysterton · West End · Currajong · Railway Estate.
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