Moving to Pimlico QLD 4812
What the official numbers say about living in Pimlico — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $240 a week, against a median household income of $1,128 a week.
About 40% of homes are owner-occupied and 58% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Pimlico shrank 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,599 → 2,557 people).
Around 51% of households are families, averaging 2.0 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: Philippines, New Zealand, England; most spoken languages besides English: Tagalog, Malayalam, Thai.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Pimlico scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (85% of workers), while 5% 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 km north-west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 1110 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 34 schools · 23 cafes & restaurants · 5 supermarkets · 41 parks — see them all on the Pimlico profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Pimlico State High School 800 m · Hermit Park State School 900 m · Marian Catholic School 950 m · Saint Margaret Marys College 1.2 km · St Josephs Christian School 1.3 km · Mundingburra State School 1.3 km · Currajong State School 1.6 km · The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James 2 km
Groceries: Waterleaf 1 km · Coles 1.1 km · Woolworths 1.1 km · SUPA IGA Garbutt 2 km · Otto’s Market Warrina 2 km
Parks and reserves: Gill Park 500 m · Mindham Park North 550 m · Kevin Schreiber Rotary Park 600 m · Mindham Park 950 m · Curralea Parkland 1 km · McKimmin Park 1 km · Anderson Gardens 1 km · Cooper Park 1.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Pimlico, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Peaceful Dove · Rainbow Lorikeet · Magpie-lark · White-gaped Honeyeater · Great Bowerbird.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Pimlico, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pimlico here | 2,557 | — | 2/10 | 10% |
| Mysterton | 793 | — | 8/10 | 19% |
| Hyde Park | 1,374 | — | 3/10 | 10% |
| Currajong | 2,490 | — | 2/10 | 8% |
| Hermit Park | 3,512 | — | 3/10 | 12% |
| Mundingburra | 3,594 | — | 4/10 | 20% |
| Gulliver | 2,884 | — | 2/10 | 11% |
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 Pimlico profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $240 a week, and about 58% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,599 people to 2,557. 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: Pimlico vs Hyde Park · Pimlico vs Currajong.
Nearby guides: Mysterton · Hyde Park · Currajong · Hermit Park · Mundingburra · Gulliver.
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