Townsville, Australia

Full City Profile

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

201,313 Population 3,719/sq mi density

49 ft Elevation 15 meters

72°F Avg Temperature 22°C

B+

Overall

3.8 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$65,058 median income, 4.1% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.9 / 5.0

$321,200 home value, $1,606/mo rent

Townsville, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$65,058

13% below

$65,058 per capita

Home Value

$321,200

14% above

Median Rent

$1,606/mo

38% above

Unemployment

4.1%

14% above

Avg Temperature

72°F

330 sunny days/yr

Is Townsville a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.8 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Townsville residents earn a median household income of $65,058 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,058. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 119 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Townsville is $321,200 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,606/month.

Climate & Weather

Townsville has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population201,313

Median Age37.5 yrs

Density3,719/mi²

Foreign Born30.0%

Economy

B+

Median Income$65,058

Per Capita$65,058

Unemployment4.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$1,251

Housing

B+

Home Value$321,200

Rent$1,606

Ownership66.0%

Housing Units80,525

Climate

Avg Temp72°F

Sunny Days330/yr

Rain54.6 in/yr

Elevation49 ft

Did You Know?

Townsville was founded in 1865.

30.0% of residents are foreign-born.