Townsville - South, QLD 4758
Where Townsville's coastline meets everyday renting life.
- Coastal living
- $270/wk Median
- 7.9% Renters
Townsville - South Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 4.8k
- Median age
- 45
- Median weekly rent
- $270
- To the CBD
- 28.9km
- Walkability
- 7.4
- Schools within 3 km
- 2
ABS 2021 Census
Townsville - South Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Schools & Families
A cluster of well-regarded local schools makes this a common choice for renting families, with several options within a short drive.
Signature Spotlight
Beach & Coast
Renters drawn to Townsville - South usually cite the same thing first — proximity to the coast. It's a close-knit suburb of 4,767 people, 7.9% of whom rent, with a median weekly rent of $270 that reflects its position in the Townsville market.
Around Townsville - South
Townsville - South Esplanade
The area's community hub — a small strip of shops and a regular weekend gathering point.
Townsville - South Beach
The area's community hub — a small strip of shops and a regular weekend gathering point.
Available Rental Properties in Townsville - South
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Townsville - South
Real questions renters ask before moving to Townsville - South.
Is Townsville - South walkable?
Townsville - South carries a walkability score of 7.4/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
Is Townsville - South a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Townsville - South has a 7.9% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How far is Townsville - South from the Townsville CBD?
Townsville - South is approximately 25km from the Townsville CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
How much does it cost to rent in Townsville - South?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Townsville - South is $270. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $270 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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