Indigenous Location · Area profile

Townsville

166 km²

Almost every home in Townsville is within a short walk of a park, making it one of the most accessible areas in the region. This regional hub is a key centre for First Nations people, with a population of 7,375 that is among the largest for its level. The community is diverse and relatively young, blending a strong connection to traditional languages with a modern urban layout. It stands out as a highly walkable city where most residents live close to essential services.

Open map →

📍 Townsville, Indigenous Location

Explore Townsville by topic

First Nations

Explore First Nations →

Townsville has a large First Nations community where 13.5% speak a traditional language, which is higher than the national figure. While the unemployment rate of 15.9% is well above the Australian average, school completion is far above the national figure at 47.5%.

7,375 First Nations people

23 yrs Median age Here 23 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

47.5% Year 12 Here 47.5% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

15.9% Unemployment Here 15.9% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$564 Median income Here $564 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,395 Household income Here $1,395 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

Walkability

Explore Walkability →

Townsville is very walkable, with 90% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport, far exceeding the Queensland average. Most residents have easy access to the city's needs, with 72.6% living within 15 minutes of a school and 57.9% near health services.

6.0 Walk score

5.9 Types ≤15 min