Moving to Mysterton QLD 4812
What the official numbers say about living in Mysterton — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $298 a week, against a median household income of $2,020 a week.
About 73% of homes are owner-occupied and 25% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Mysterton shrank 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (834 → 793 people).
Around 72% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Indonesia; most spoken languages besides English: Arabic, German, Greek.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Mysterton sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 8 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (85% of workers), while 11% work from home.
Nearest train station: Townsville, 2.4 km north-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Magnetic Island Ferries - Townsville Terminal, 4.9 km north-east.
Nearest airport: RAAF Base Townsville, 3.7 km north-west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 1110 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 35 schools · 25 cafes & restaurants · 5 supermarkets · 42 parks — see them all on the Mysterton profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Josephs Christian School 800 m · Hermit Park State School 900 m · Mundingburra State School 950 m · Pimlico State High School 1.1 km · Saint Margaret Marys College 1.1 km · Marian Catholic School 1.7 km · The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James 2 km · Currajong State School 2.2 km
Groceries: Waterleaf 850 m · Woolworths 1.6 km · Coles 1.7 km · SUPA IGA Garbutt 2.7 km · Otto’s Market Warrina 2.7 km
Parks and reserves: Mindham Park 250 m · Corcoran Park 700 m · Mindham Park North 900 m · Anderson Gardens 900 m · McKimmin Park 1000 m · Gill Park 1.1 km · Kevin Schreiber Rotary Park 1.3 km · Sherriff Park 1.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Mysterton, 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 Mysterton, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mysterton here | 793 | — | 8/10 | 19% |
| Pimlico | 2,557 | — | 2/10 | 10% |
| Hermit Park | 3,512 | — | 3/10 | 12% |
| Hyde Park | 1,374 | — | 3/10 | 10% |
| Mundingburra | 3,594 | — | 4/10 | 20% |
| Rosslea | 1,903 | — | 4/10 | 8% |
| Currajong | 2,490 | — | 2/10 | 8% |
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 Mysterton profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $298 a week, and about 25% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 834 people to 793. It sits about 1110 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Townsville station is roughly 2.4 km away. Local government is Townsville council, and the federal seat is Herbert.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Mysterton vs Hyde Park · Mysterton vs Rosslea.
Nearby guides: Pimlico · Hermit Park · Hyde Park · Mundingburra · Rosslea · Currajong.
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