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Rasmussen, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Rasmussen is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 4,392. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,392 Population 15/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
40.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$24,404 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$24,404 median income, 8.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$148,200 home value, $741/mo rent

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About Rasmussen

Rasmussen

Rasmussen is a suburb of Townsville in the City of Townsville LGA, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Rasmussen had a population of 4,669 people.

People

Population4,392
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density15/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,404
Per Capita$24,404
Unemployment8.9%

Housing

B
Home Value$148,200
Rent$741
Ownership55.8%
Housing Units1,757

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population4,392
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates-19.3524°, 146.7228°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation40.7 inches (1,035 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,404
Median Age32.0 years

About Rasmussen

Rasmussen is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 4,392. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Rasmussen has a population of 4,392 with a density of 15 people per square mile, spread across 300.7 square miles. The median age is 32.0 years, 18% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,392
Total Population
15
People / sq mi
32.0yrs
Median Age
18% below Australia avg
300.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Rasmussen vs Australia Average

The median household income in Rasmussen is $24,404, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,404 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $469, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 417 business establishments.

Income: Rasmussen vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,404
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,404
Avg Weekly Wage$469

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.9%
147% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)417

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rasmussen is $148,200, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $741 (36% below the national average of $1,163). 55.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,757 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$148,200
47% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$741
36% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership55.8%
Owner-Occupied55.8%
Renter-Occupied44.2%
Housing Units1,757

Property Tax

Climate in Rasmussen

Rasmussen has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is Jan (28.3°C), the coldest is Jul (19.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1080 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.3°C / 83°F 24.7° / 31.9° 254.3
Feb 28.2°C / 83°F 24.7° / 31.7° 325.7
Mar 27.4°C / 81°F 23.5° / 31.3° 149.9
Apr 25.6°C / 78°F 21.1° / 30.2° 53.9
May 23.1°C / 74°F 18° / 28.2° 25.9
Jun 20.8°C / 69°F 15.3° / 26.2° 16.6
Jul 19.8°C / 68°F 14° / 25.7° 13.6
Aug 20.6°C / 69°F 14.8° / 26.5° 19.9
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 17.9° / 28.4° 9.7
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 21.1° / 29.8° 24.1
Nov 27°C / 81°F 23.1° / 31° 60.5
Dec 28.2°C / 83°F 24.5° / 31.9° 125.6
Rasmussen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area300.7 sq mi (778.7 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-19.3524°N, 146.7228°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 10.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 1, 2025.

Apr 16, 2011 Queensland, Australia M5.0 136 km
Aug 11, 2003 65 km ENE of Palm Island, Australia M4.8 110 km
Sep 17, 2011 44 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.3 134 km
Mar 1, 2025 0 km SE of Kelso, Australia M4.1 5 km
Apr 16, 2011 45 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.0 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Debbie (2017).

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Debbie Category 4 192 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 174 km
2010 Ului Category 1 194 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 272 km
2006 Larry Category 4 206 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 147 km
1991 Joy Category 2 267 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 72 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 204 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 9.8 in
February 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in Warmest, Wettest
March 80°F (26°C) 5.6 in
April 76°F (25°C) 2.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
June 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
October 76°F (25°C) 1.7 in
November 80°F (26°C) 3.7 in
December 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in

Rasmussen has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 63°F in July to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (10.2") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Rasmussen

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Good Shepard Catholic Community School - - - -
Rasmussen State School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rasmussen

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple-M 102.3MHz FM Townsville QLD Rock Sports and Comedy 20220701 classic rock, comedy AAC 130 kbps
hit 103.1MHz FM Townsville QLD hitNETWORK Hits and Old Skool 20220701 local radio, news AAC 130 kbps
Big Hits Radio QLD Townsville North Queensland 20220701 ballad, classic rock MP3 320 kbps
Power100 100.7MHz FM Townsville QLD First in Local News and Music 20220701 classic rock, local radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Star 106.3MHz FM Townsville QLD Todays Best Music 20220701 classic rock, contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
4K1G 107.1FM TATSICM Indigenous Community Radio Townsville classic rock, comedy MP3 128 kbps
ABC Local Radio 630 North Queensland 20230609 local, news AAC 94 kbps

Museums in Rasmussen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Army Museum of North Queensland
History and Craft Centre
Museum of Tropical Queensland
RAAF Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre
The Maritime Museum of Townsville
Townsville Museum

Libraries in Rasmussen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Citylibraries Aitkenvale0.0
Citylibraries Flinders Street0.0
Citylibraries Flinders Street0.0
Citylibraries Riverway0.0
Citylibraries Riverway0.0
Eddie Koiki Mabo Library0.0
Eddie Koiki Mabo Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Rasmussen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Willows Rotary Markets

Hotels in Rasmussen

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Upper Ross Hotel
Upper Ross Hotel

Restaurants in Rasmussen

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sun's Dumplings

Cafes in Rasmussen

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe 63

Gas Stations in Rasmussen

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

7 Eleven
Puma

Breweries in Rasmussen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tiny Mountain Brewery
Tiny Mountain Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Rasmussen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rasmussen

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base TownsvilleTSVMedium Airport
Ace Aerodrome Starke Field-Small Airport
Ayr AirportAYRSmall Airport
Bening Field Airport-Small Airport
Bluewater park Airstrip-Small Airport
Charters Towers AirportCXTSmall Airport
Donnington Airpark-Small Airport
Hillsborough Airstrip-Small Airport
Home Hill Aerodrome-Small Airport
Ingham AirportIGHSmall Airport
Lavarack (Military) Airport-Small Airport
Macrossan Airport-Small Airport
Palm Island AirportPMKSmall Airport
Ravenswood Gold mine-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Rasmussen

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Eastbrooke Family Clinic Townsville

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rasmussen

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sri Siddhi Vinayak Cultural Centre

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rasmussen

What is the population of Rasmussen?

Rasmussen has a population of 4,392 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 300.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 32.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Rasmussen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,404, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $148,200 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $741 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Rasmussen?

Rasmussen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.7 inches.

How is the job market in Rasmussen?

The job market in Rasmussen faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $469. There are 417 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rasmussen?

The median home value in Rasmussen is $148,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $741. The homeownership rate is 55.8%.

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