Townson QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Townson, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Townson QLD is 52 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Townson is $484 per week ($25,168 per year). Median rent in Townson is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Townson has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Townson has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Townson is England. The most common religion is Catholic (27% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Townson is $2,500.

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Townson Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Townson Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$484/wk
$25,168 per year
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Median Rent
$275/wk
$1,192 per month
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Median Age
37years
1 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$2,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Townson Demographics

Gender Split

Male 42.9% (21) Female 57.1% (28)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
52 people · 92.3 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,124
Family income/wk

Townson Age Distribution

5-9
15-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Townson Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
56.3% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
43.8% 7 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Townson Country of Birth

Australia
77.3%
England
22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Townson Religion

Catholic
26.7%
No Religion
20.0%
Anglican
17.8%
Not stated
15.6%
Lutheran
11.1%
Othr Protestnt
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Townson Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
64.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Townson Employment

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Employed full-time
44.1% 15 people
Employed part-time
44.1% 15 people
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Not in labour force
11.8% 4 people

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

Townson Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
40.0%
Certificate III/IV
36.7%
Postgraduate Degree
13.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
10.0%

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

Townson Occupation

Managers
75.0%
Clerical & Administrative
25.0%

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

Townson Field of Study

Engineering
30.0%
Health
20.0%
Education
20.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
15.0%
Society & Culture
15.0%

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

Townson Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Townson Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
20.0%
$800-$999/wk
40.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Townson Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 22
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Divorced
13.6% 6
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Widowed
6.8% 3
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Never married
29.5% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Townson Ancestry

English
34.8%
Australian
30.3%
German
15.2%
Irish
12.1%
Scottish
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Townson School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
57.1%
Primary — Catholic
42.9%

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

Townson Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 78

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

Townson Volunteering

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Volunteer
34.3% 12
Not a volunteer
65.7% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Townson How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
53.8%
Did not go to work
46.2%

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

Townson Car Ownership

1 vehicle
31.8%
2 vehicles
40.9%
4+ vehicles
27.3%

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

Townson Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
17.6%
3 bedrooms
35.3%
4 bedrooms
47.1%

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

Townson Population Mobility

25.5%
moved in the last year
46.8%
moved in the last 5 years
3.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
69.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Townson Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
96
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Townson Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
10
Cancer
3

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

Townson Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.6%
$1-$149/wk
18.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
22.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.6%
$3,500+/wk
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Townson Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
48.6%
Couple — no children
21.6%
Couple — no children under 15
16.2%
One parent — children under 15
13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Townson Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
23.7% 9
Did not provide
76.3% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Townson Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Townson Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.9%
5–14 hours
41.7%
15–29 hours
19.4%
30+ hours
16.7%
Did not do domestic work
8.3%

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

Townson Household Size

1 person
38.9%
2 persons
38.9%
3 persons
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Townson Where Residents Moved From

Same address
38
Moved from QLD
4
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Townson Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Townson Rent Prices & Affordability

29%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $949/wk
Median Rent $275/wk
Rent-to-Income 29.0%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Townson

≈ $4,112/month
Median rent $275/wk
Left after rent $674/wk
Rent share 29.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Townson vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Townson

What is the population of Townson QLD?

The population of Townson QLD is 52 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Townson?

The median personal income in Townson QLD is $484 per week, or $25,168 per year.The median household income is $949 per week.Family income is $1,124 per week.

How much is rent in Townson?

Median rent in Townson QLD is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 29.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Townson?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Townson QLD is $2,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Townson?

The median age in Townson QLD is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Townson a good suburb to live in?

Townson is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 52.The median income is $484/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32866. All dollar figures in AUD.