Moving to Rasmussen QLD 4815
What the official numbers say about living in Rasmussen — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $263 a week, against a median household income of $1,420 a week.
About 55% of homes are owner-occupied and 44% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Rasmussen grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,263 → 4,669 people).
Around 73% of households are families, averaging 2.7 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Tagalog, Australian Indigenous, Vietnamese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Rasmussen scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (94% of workers).
Nearest airport: RAAF Base Townsville, 10.7 km north-east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 1108 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 10 schools · 3 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 14 parks — see them all on the Rasmussen profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Good Shepard Catholic Community School 1.5 km · Rasmussen State School 1.5 km · Thuringowa State High School 1.7 km · Shalom Christian College 3.4 km · Weir State School 3.9 km · Ryan Catholic College, Senior Campus 4 km · Kelso State School 4.1 km · Ryan Catholic College, Junior Campus 4.4 km
Groceries: Woolworths 1.6 km
Parks and reserves: Neil Mccarthy Park 100 m · Santal Drive Park 400 m · Glenrock Park 800 m · Birdwing Park 1000 m · Jeff Caddies Park 1.1 km · Alfresco Park 1.1 km · Renecol Park 1.3 km · Apex Park 1.5 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Rasmussen, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis · Magpie-lark · Peaceful Dove · Masked Lapwing · Bush Stone-curlew.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Rasmussen, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmussen here | 4,669 | — | 1/10 | 15% |
| Condon | 5,894 | — | 2/10 | 17% |
| Kelso | 10,599 | — | 2/10 | 21% |
| Douglas | 7,780 | — | 9/10 | 25% |
| Thuringowa Central | 1,953 | — | 3/10 | 11% |
| Kirwan | 20,780 | — | 3/10 | 8% |
| Bohle Plains | 3,989 | — | 8/10 | 29% |
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 4815 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Rasmussen profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $263 a week, and about 44% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 4,263 people to 4,669. It sits about 1108 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: Rasmussen vs Condon · Rasmussen vs Kelso.
Nearby guides: Condon · Kelso · Douglas · Thuringowa Central · Kirwan · Bohle Plains.
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