North Ward, QLD: suburb profile

The population of North Ward QLD is 5,073 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in North Ward is $997 per week ($51,844 per year). Median rent in North Ward is $285 per week ($1,235 per month). North Ward has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. North Ward has a population density of 2,048 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in North Ward is England. The most common religion is No religion (40.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Ward is $1,744.

Population
5,073
Census 2021
Median income
$997/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$285/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

North Ward vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in North Ward is $997 a week, 33% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 182nd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $285 a week, $35 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 19.0% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 40, 2 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureNorth WardTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$997/wk$747/wk +33%$766/wk
Household income$1,500/wk$1,593/wk −6%$1,637/wk
Rent$285/wk$320/wk −11%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,744/mo$1,625/mo +7%$1,733/mo
Median age4042 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.0%20.4% −1.4 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in North Ward, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

North Ward Population

5,073 residents at the 2021 Census.

North Ward Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$997/wk
$51,844 per year
Ranked 1,245 of 14,663
Median Rent
$285/wk
$1,235 per month
Ranked 5,291 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,744/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

North Ward Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,500/wk
Median rent $285/wk
Rent to income 19.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in North Ward against your income

About $6,500 a month
Median rent $285/wk
Left after rent $1,215/wk
Rent share 19.0%

North Ward Schools

13
schools nearby
7
government
958
avg ICSEA score
5,654
total students
Townsville Grammar School Independent
Secondary · Prep-12 · 1,288 students
1116
ICSEA
St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 355 students
1100
ICSEA
Belgian Gardens State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 595 students
1055
ICSEA
Marian Catholic School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 374 students
1042
ICSEA
St Patrick's College Townsville Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 663 students
1024
ICSEA
St Margaret Mary's College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 707 students
1014
ICSEA
Townsville Central State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 144 students
930
ICSEA
Townsville State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 841 students
924
ICSEA
Railway Estate State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 179 students
916
ICSEA
Townsville South State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 95 students
909
ICSEA
Townsville West State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 111 students
866
ICSEA
Townsville Flexible School Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 204 students
842
ICSEA
Cleveland Education and Training Centre Government
Combined · 5-12 · 98 students
720
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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North Ward, Queensland: 19.2487°S, 146.8100°E

North Ward Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (13)

People in North Ward

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (2,472) Female 51.3% (2,600)

Population Density

2,048
people per km²
5,073 people · 2.5 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,377
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.0%
New Zealand
2.8%
Philippines
1.3%
United States of America
1.1%
India
1.1%
South Africa
0.9%
Papua New Guinea
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
0.7%
Spanish
0.7%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.6%
Nepali
0.5%
Mandarin
0.5%
Korean
0.5%
German
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
36.8%
Australian
28.1%
Irish
13.5%
Scottish
11.4%
Italian
5.6%
German
5.4%
Australian Aboriginal
4.1%
Chinese
1.8%
Dutch
1.6%
Filipino
1.6%
Indian
1.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
40.0%
Catholic
23.2%
Not stated
10.2%
Anglican
10.1%
Christian (other)
2.7%
Uniting Church
2.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.7%
Hinduism
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
32.3% 1,447
Separated
4.6% 208
Divorced
12.5% 561
Widowed
4.0% 181
Never married
46.5% 2,083

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
42.6%
Couple: children under 15
31.6%
Couple: no children under 15
10.4%
One parent: children under 15
8.3%
One parent: no children under 15
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
46.8%
2 persons
34.3%
3 persons
9.9%
4 persons
6.1%
5 persons
2.1%
6+ persons
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in North Ward

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,344 occupied private dwellings in North Ward at the 2021 Census, 57.7% were rented, 22.7% owned outright and 17.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.2% 29 dwellings
Owned outright
22.7% 533 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
17.5% 411 dwellings
Rented
57.7% 1,352 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.9% 22 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
55.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
30.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
9.0%
2 bedrooms
55.0%
3 bedrooms
24.4%
4 bedrooms
7.2%
5 bedrooms
3.6%
6+ bedrooms
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.1%
$300-$449/mo
2.1%
$450-$599/mo
3.2%
$600-$799/mo
5.3%
$800-$999/mo
6.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
16.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
16.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
18.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
12.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
9.5%
1 vehicle
50.8%
2 vehicles
29.9%
3 vehicles
6.8%
4+ vehicles
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in North Ward

Employment

Employed full-time
45.6% 1,808 people
Employed part-time
20.5% 813 people
Unemployed
3.0% 117 people
Not in labour force
30.9% 1,227 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
43.5%
Managers
14.6%
Community & Personal Service
13.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.8%
Clerical & Administrative
8.6%
Labourers
4.1%
Sales Workers
2.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.1%
$1-$149/wk
1.1%
$150-$299/wk
1.7%
$300-$399/wk
2.6%
$400-$499/wk
5.2%
$500-$649/wk
6.5%
$650-$799/wk
5.3%
$800-$999/wk
7.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.7%
$4,000+/wk
13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.1%
$1-$149/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
4.7%
$300-$399/wk
2.2%
$400-$499/wk
3.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
7.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.8%
$3,500+/wk
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.6%
Did not go to work
10.1%
Walked only
7.7%
Car (passenger)
5.6%
Bicycle
2.3%
Other
1.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.0%
Bus
0.8%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%
Truck
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
73.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
37.5%
Certificate III/IV
22.8%
Postgraduate Degree
16.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.6%
Certificate I/II
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Health
22.2%
Management & Commerce
17.1%
Society & Culture
15.6%
Engineering
11.6%
Education
9.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
6.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.8%
Architecture & Building
4.0%
Creative Arts
3.5%
Agriculture & Environment
2.4%
Information Technology
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Other Non-Govt
33.6%
Primary: Government
14.7%
Secondary: Catholic
14.7%
Vocational Education
12.4%
Primary: Catholic
7.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.5%
Secondary: Government
5.6%
Pre-school
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
87.7%
Has need for assistance
4.0%
Need for assistance not stated
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
450
Arthritis
150
Asthma
140
Heart disease
129
Diabetes
99
Cancer
90
Lung condition
80
Kidney disease
32
Stroke
24
Dementia
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
10.0% 407
Did not provide
90.0% 3,683

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
19.0% 777
Not a volunteer
81.0% 3,310

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
2.3% 93
Current ADF: Reserves
0.4% 18
Previously served
5.0% 206
Never served
92.3% 3,788

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
49.5%
1 child
12.3%
2 children
19.9%
3 children
12.3%
4 children
4.7%
5+ children
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
13
1951: 1960
36
1961: 1970
98
1971: 1980
91
1981: 1990
117
1991: 2000
105
2001: 2010
243
2011: 2015
184
2016
42
2017
43
2018
50
2019
87
2020
38
2021
14

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

26.7%
moved in the last year
62.4%
moved in the last 5 years
4.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,395
Moved from QLD
721
Moved: same area (SA2)
255
Moved from overseas
76
Moved from NSW
69
Moved from VIC
50
Moved from ACT
14
Moved from NT
13
Moved from WA
9
Moved from SA
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.4%
5: 14 hours
31.2%
15: 29 hours
9.5%
30+ hours
5.8%
Did not do domestic work
27.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
83.5%
Step family: no other children
14.9%
Blended family: no other children
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

West End (Townsville - Qld)
Income: $921/wk Rent: $250/wk $35/wk less rent
Wandal
Income: $803/wk Rent: $270/wk $15/wk less rent
Belgian Gardens
Income: $964/wk Rent: $283/wk $2/wk less rent
Longreach (Qld)
Income: $974/wk Rent: $200/wk $85/wk less rent
Telina
Income: $825/wk Rent: $255/wk $30/wk less rent
Currajong
Income: $809/wk Rent: $270/wk $15/wk less rent
Charleville
Income: $822/wk Rent: $178/wk $107/wk less rent
Mackay
Income: $835/wk Rent: $270/wk $15/wk less rent

Suburbs near North Ward

The closest suburb to North Ward is Townsville City, 1.4 km away.

Townsville City
1.4 km away · income $1,182/wk · rent $390/wk
Belgian Gardens
1.8 km away · income $964/wk · rent $283/wk
West End (Townsville - Qld)
2.3 km away · income $921/wk · rent $250/wk
South Townsville
2.7 km away · income $914/wk · rent $300/wk
Railway Estate
3.3 km away · income $877/wk · rent $300/wk
Hyde Park (Qld)
3.6 km away · income $848/wk · rent $253/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About North Ward

What is the population of North Ward QLD?

The population of North Ward QLD is 5,073 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,048 people per km². North Ward is ranked #1,548 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in North Ward?

The median personal income in North Ward QLD is $997 per week, or $51,844 per year. The median household income is $1,500 per week. Family income is $2,377 per week. North Ward is ranked #1,245 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in North Ward?

Median rent in North Ward QLD is $285 per week ($1,235 per month). Rent represents 19.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. North Ward ranks #5,291 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in North Ward?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Ward QLD is $1,744. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in North Ward?

The median age in North Ward QLD is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is North Ward a good suburb to live in?

North Ward is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 5,073. The median income is $997/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32187. All dollar figures in AUD.