Moving to North Ward QLD 4810
What the official numbers say about living in North Ward — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $285 a week, against a median household income of $1,500 a week.
About 41% of homes are owner-occupied and 58% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
North Ward grew 0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (5,097 → 5,073 people).
Around 47% of households are families, averaging 1.8 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Spanish, Australian Indigenous.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), North Ward scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (81% of workers), while 8% work from home.
Nearest train station: Townsville, 2.2 km south.
Nearest ferry wharf: Magnetic Island Ferries - Townsville Terminal, 2 km east.
Nearest airport: RAAF Base Townsville, 4.5 km west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 1112 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 15 schools · 61 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 36 parks · 3 beaches — see them all on the North Ward profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Townsville Central State School 350 m · Townsville Grammar School 450 m · Saint Patricks College 900 m · Saint Josephs School 950 m · Belgian Gardens State School 1.7 km · Townsville West State School 2 km · Townsville South State School 2.4 km · Townsville State High School 2.7 km
Groceries: Coles 650 m · Woolworths 1.4 km
Parks and reserves: Ben Bloom Park 200 m · Queens Park 200 m · Pat Molloy Park 300 m · The Strand Park 350 m · Queens Gardens 400 m · Harmony Park 650 m · Strand Park Rock Pool 1.1 km · Yarrawonga Park 1.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around North Ward, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Peaceful Dove · Masked Lapwing · Rainbow Bee-eater · Rainbow Lorikeet · Magpie-lark.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to North Ward, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Ward here | 5,073 | — | 7/10 | 14% |
| Castle Hill | 972 | — | 10/10 | 51% |
| Townsville City | 2,945 | — | 9/10 | 8% |
| Belgian Gardens | 2,073 | — | 8/10 | 18% |
| South Townsville | 2,424 | — | 5/10 | 7% |
| West End | 3,891 | — | 4/10 | 16% |
| Rowes Bay | 541 | — | 8/10 | 13% |
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 North Ward profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $285 a week, and about 58% of homes here are rented.
The population grew -0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 5,097 people to 5,073. It sits about 1112 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Townsville station is roughly 2.2 km away. Local government is Townsville council, and the federal seat is Herbert.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: North Ward vs Townsville City · North Ward vs South Townsville.
Nearby guides: Castle Hill · Townsville City · Belgian Gardens · South Townsville · West End · Rowes Bay.
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