Moving to Thuringowa Central QLD 4817
What the official numbers say about living in Thuringowa Central — 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 $1,769 a week.
About 71% of homes are owner-occupied and 28% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Thuringowa Central shrank 3% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,013 → 1,953 people).
Around 76% of households are families, averaging 2.7 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Tagalog, Filipino, Malayalam.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Thuringowa Central scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (91% of workers), while 5% work from home.
Nearest train station: Townsville, 9.7 km north-east.
Nearest airport: RAAF Base Townsville, 6.9 km north-east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 1111 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 19 schools · 15 cafes & restaurants · 5 supermarkets · 55 parks — see them all on the Thuringowa Central profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Kirwan State High School 600 m · Weir State School 800 m · The Willows State School 1 km · Ryan Catholic College, Senior Campus 1.1 km · Ryan Catholic College, Junior Campus 1.6 km · Kirwan State School 1.6 km · Townsville Catholic Education Office 1.7 km · Shalom Christian College 2.1 km
Groceries: Woolworths 350 m · Coles 400 m · Aldi 450 m · Woolworths 1.4 km · Coles 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Beagle Park 50 m · Tam Oshanter Park 200 m · Arnhem Park 300 m · Bountiful Park 350 m · Mornington Park 400 m · Pullen Park 550 m · Dan Gleeson Park 800 m · Riverway Park 850 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Thuringowa Central, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis · Peaceful Dove · Magpie-lark · Brown Honeyeater · Great Bowerbird.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Thuringowa Central, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thuringowa Central here | 1,953 | — | 3/10 | 11% |
| Kirwan | 20,780 | — | 3/10 | 8% |
| Douglas | 7,780 | — | 9/10 | 25% |
| Condon | 5,894 | — | 2/10 | 17% |
| Cranbrook | 5,844 | — | 3/10 | 13% |
| Bohle Plains | 3,989 | — | 8/10 | 29% |
| Heatley | 3,907 | — | 1/10 | 9% |
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 4817 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Thuringowa Central profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $320 a week, and about 28% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 3% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,013 people to 1,953. It sits about 1111 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: Thuringowa Central vs Douglas · Thuringowa Central vs Condon.
Nearby guides: Kirwan · Douglas · Condon · Cranbrook · Bohle Plains · Heatley.
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