Moving to Oonoonba QLD 4811
What the official numbers say about living in Oonoonba — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $320 a week, against a median household income of $1,510 a week.
About 47% of homes are owner-occupied and 52% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Oonoonba grew 77% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,155 → 2,050 people).
Around 54% of households are families, averaging 2.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea; most spoken languages besides English: Korean, Tagalog, Afrikaans.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Oonoonba scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (93% of workers), while 5% work from home.
Nearest train station: Townsville, 3 km north.
Nearest ferry wharf: Magnetic Island Ferries - Townsville Terminal, 4.5 km north.
Nearest airport: RAAF Base Townsville, 6.1 km north-west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 1108 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 23 schools · 11 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 26 parks · 1 beach — see them all on the Oonoonba profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Oonoonba State School 1.1 km · Railway Estate State School 2.3 km · Townsville State High School 2.4 km · St Josephs Christian School 2.6 km · Saint Margaret Marys College 2.6 km · Hermit Park State School 2.6 km · Mundingburra State School 2.8 km · Southern Cross Catholic 2.8 km
Groceries: Coles 2.2 km · Woolworths 2.2 km · Waterleaf 2.4 km
Parks and reserves: Oonoonba Park 300 m · Lakeshore Circuit Park 500 m · 5 Tree Park 700 m · Wes Barrett Park 750 m · Ninth Avenue Park 1.3 km · Lakeshore Circuit Park 2 1.3 km · Bicentennial Park 1.6 km · Yates Street Park 1.8 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Oonoonba, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Masked Lapwing · Peaceful Dove · Rainbow Bee-eater · Rainbow Lorikeet · Magpie-lark.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Oonoonba, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oonoonba here | 2,050 | — | 3/10 | 10% |
| Idalia | 4,563 | — | 10/10 | 5% |
| Rosslea | 1,903 | — | 4/10 | 8% |
| Railway Estate | 2,871 | — | 5/10 | 14% |
| Hermit Park | 3,512 | — | 3/10 | 12% |
| Mysterton | 793 | — | 8/10 | 19% |
| Hyde Park | 1,374 | — | 3/10 | 10% |
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 Dawson — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4811 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Oonoonba profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $320 a week, and about 52% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 77% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,155 people to 2,050. It sits about 1108 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Townsville station is roughly 3 km away. Local government is Townsville council, and the federal seat is Dawson.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Oonoonba vs Idalia · Oonoonba vs Rosslea.
Nearby guides: Idalia · Rosslea · Railway Estate · Hermit Park · Mysterton · Hyde Park.
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