Moving to Jensen QLD 4818
What the official numbers say about living in Jensen — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $355 a week, against a median household income of $2,295 a week.
About 93% of homes are owner-occupied and 7% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Jensen grew 31% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,372 → 1,797 people).
Around 90% of households are families, averaging 3.0 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Malayalam, Tagalog, German.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Jensen scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (89% of workers), while 8% work from home.
Nearest airport: RAAF Base Townsville;Townsville Airport, 12.6 km east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 1122 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 3 schools · 3 parks — see them all on the Jensen profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Saint Anthonys Catholic College 1.5 km · Northern Beaches State High School 3.1 km · Bohlevale State School 4.4 km
Parks and reserves: Colonial Park 700 m · Broadmeadows Park 1.4 km · Michael Hooper Park 2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Jensen, most often seen first: Masked Lapwing · Peaceful Dove · Magpie-lark · Australian White Ibis · Rainbow Lorikeet · Yellow Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Jensen, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jensen here | 1,797 | — | 6/10 | 23% |
| Black River | 1,493 | — | 4/10 | 28% |
| Mount Low | 5,488 | — | 6/10 | 21% |
| Deeragun | 4,273 | — | 2/10 | 20% |
| Burdell | 7,171 | — | 7/10 | 23% |
| Bushland Beach | 6,641 | — | 7/10 | 31% |
| Cosgrove | 665 | — | 4/10 | 30% |
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 4818 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Jensen profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $355 a week, and about 7% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 31% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,372 people to 1,797. It sits about 1122 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Townsville council, and the federal seat is Herbert.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Jensen vs Black River · Jensen vs Mount Low.
Nearby guides: Black River · Mount Low · Deeragun · Burdell · Bushland Beach · Cosgrove.
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