Moving to Wulguru QLD 4811
What the official numbers say about living in Wulguru — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $290 a week, against a median household income of $1,446 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Wulguru shrank 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,819 → 4,389 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Korean, German, Tagalog.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Wulguru scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (92% of workers), while 5% work from home.
Nearest train station: Townsville, 6.5 km north.
Nearest ferry wharf: Magnetic Island Ferries - Townsville Terminal, 8 km north.
Nearest airport: RAAF Base Townsville, 8.7 km north-west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 1105 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 11 schools · 7 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 9 parks — see them all on the Wulguru profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Wulguru State Primary School 450 m · Southern Cross Catholic 2 km · William Ross State High 2.2 km · Oonoonba State School 2.5 km · Townsville Grammar Junior School 2.7 km · Stuart State School 3.5 km · Annandale Christian College 4.3 km · Annandale State School 4.4 km
Groceries: Woolworths 1.3 km · Coles 1.3 km
Parks and reserves: McCaul Ln 350 m · Wulguru Park 450 m · Warrego Street Park 750 m · Lakeshore Circuit Park 3 1.7 km · Annandale Gardens 1.7 km · Lakeshore Circuit Park 2 2.2 km · Camden Court Park 2.7 km · Murray Park 2.8 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Wulguru, most often seen first: Masked Lapwing · Australian White Ibis · Rainbow Bee-eater · Rainbow Lorikeet · Peaceful Dove · White-gaped Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Wulguru, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wulguru here | 4,389 | — | 2/10 | 15% |
| Idalia | 4,563 | — | 10/10 | 5% |
| Oonoonba | 2,050 | — | 3/10 | 10% |
| Rosslea | 1,903 | — | 4/10 | 8% |
| Annandale | 8,376 | — | 8/10 | 11% |
| Mundingburra | 3,594 | — | 4/10 | 20% |
| Hermit Park | 3,512 | — | 3/10 | 12% |
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 Wulguru profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $290 a week.
The population fell 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 4,819 people to 4,389. It sits about 1105 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Townsville station is roughly 6.5 km away. Local government is Townsville council, and the federal seat is Dawson.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Wulguru vs Idalia · Wulguru vs Oonoonba.
Nearby guides: Idalia · Oonoonba · Rosslea · Annandale · Mundingburra · Hermit Park.
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