# Belgian Gardens

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Rest of Qld › Townsville › 4810, QLD

Area: 1 km²

A very high proportion of residents in Belgian Gardens are highly qualified, with 31.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a professional and relatively affluent community in Townsville where typical incomes are notably higher than the national figure. The area is defined by a mix of smaller homes and apartments, which attracts a large number of renters and people living alone. It is a transient yet active place, with many recent overseas arrivals and a strong presence of volunteers.

## Demographics & Identity

The typical resident is 40, which is a little older than the national figure. About 18.8% of the population are children under 15, and 5.1% are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 2,073 | +7.1% since 2011 |
| Median age | 40 yrs | +5.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 5.1% | +5.3% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 15.6% | +23.4% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 18.8% | -1.3% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 14.3% | +0.9% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 29.0%, Young adults (25–44) 24.9%, Children (0–14) 18.8%, Seniors (65+) 15.6%, Youth (15–24) 11.4%

**Marital status** — Never married 41.4%, Married 38.0%, Divorced 11.9%, Widowed 4.4%, Separated 3.7%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though 17.9% of people were born overseas. This is higher than most similar areas, but well below the Queensland and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 17.9% | +4.3% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 76.7%, England 3.8%, New Zealand 3.2%, South Africa 0.9%, Philippines 0.4%, India 0.3%, Italy 0.3%, China 0.2%, Nepal 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 42.0%, Australian 32.9%, Irish 14.6%, Scottish 11.5%, Italian 5.9%, German 5.3%, Chinese 1.9%, Greek 1.5%, Dutch 1.4%, Indian 1.3%, Filipino 0.6%

## Language

Most residents speak only English at home, and very few—just 0.4%—speak little or no English. This is far below the national figure, despite being higher than in some similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 8.0% | +27.1% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.4% | -53.0% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 87.0%, Italian 0.8%, Mandarin 0.5%, Greek 0.4%, Tagalog 0.3%, Cantonese 0.2%, Arabic 0.1%

## Religion

People with no religion make up 44.3% of the community, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 46.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 44.3% | +67.7% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 46.7%, No religion 44.3%, Not stated 6.4%, Buddhism 1.1%, Hinduism 0.7%, Islam 0.6%, Other religions 0.6%, Judaism 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

Educational attainment is much higher than most areas, with 64.9% of residents completing Year 12. Qualifications are strongest in health, management, and engineering.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 64.9% | +19.9% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 31.6% | +35.1% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 2.57 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 13 | — |
| Average school size | 468 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,018 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 64.9%, Year 10 16.0%, Year 11 6.5%, Year 9 or below 5.4%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 29.8%, Certificate III / IV 25.6%, Advanced diploma / diploma 12.5%, Postgraduate degree 11.7%, Graduate diploma / certificate 4.3%, Certificate I / II 2.0%

**Field of qualification** — Health 16.1%, Management & commerce 14.4%, Engineering & related 14.1%, Society & culture 11.6%, Education 9.5%, Natural & physical sciences 5.9%, Architecture & building 5.7%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.1%, Agriculture & environment 2.7%, Creative arts 2.0%, Information technology 1.2%

## Income

Typical personal income is $964 a week, which is a little above the national figure. About 17.6% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, a figure well above the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $964 | +30.3% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,638 | +23.6% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,414 | +35.2% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 17.6% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 24.2% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 27.2%, $1,500–$2,999 24.4%, Under $650 16.2%, $4,000 or more 15.1%, $3,000–$3,999 9.1%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 33.6%, $650–$1,499 28.6%, $1,500–$2,999 24.6%, $3,000 or more 6.0%

## Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, at 26.0%. Mental health is the most reported long-term condition, affecting 9.5% of residents.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 26.0% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 9.5% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 4.7% | +72.6% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 9.5%, Arthritis 8.9%, Other condition 8.4%, Asthma 6.4%, Heart disease 3.8%, Diabetes 3.7%, Cancer 3.3%, Lung condition 1.7%, Stroke 0.5%, Dementia 0.4%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 66.5%, One condition 17.0%, Two conditions 5.9%, Three or more 3.0%

## Community Participation

The area has a very active community, with 20.9% of people volunteering—well above the national figure. There is also a strong Defence Force connection, with 7.6% of residents having served.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 20.9% | +0.8% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 11.7% | +33.5% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 26.6% | +3.4% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 7.6% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 20.3% | -11.4% since 2011 |

## First Nations

First Nations residents are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 33. While household income is much lower than most areas, the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 106 | — |
| First Nations median age | 33 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 46.8% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $584 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,124 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 19.8% | — |

## Family & Households

Living arrangements are unusual for the area, with 37.0% of people living alone—far above the national figure. This is consistent with a lower number of people per home, averaging 2.2.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.2 | -8.3% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 14.8% | +32.1% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 37.0% | +18.4% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 57.5%, Couples without children 26.5%, One-parent families 14.8%, Other families 1.0%

**Household size** — 1 person 37.0%, 2 people 31.7%, 3 people 12.3%, 4 people 11.9%, 5 people 5.0%, 6 or more 1.6%

## Housing & Dwellings

Rental properties are far more common here than across Australia, at 42.5%. Detached houses are also much less common, as 32.4% of homes are flats or apartments.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $283 | +13.2% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,733 | -11.3% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 42.5% | +10.6% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 27.8% | -12.8% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 52.7% | -16.6% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 59.6% | +3.4% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 42.5%, Owned outright 27.8%, Owned with a mortgage 27.8%, Not stated 1.8%, Other tenure 0.8%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 52.7%, Flat or apartment 32.4%, Townhouse / semi-detached 13.6%, Other dwelling 0.6%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 36.0%, 2 bedrooms 29.8%, 4 bedrooms 16.1%, 1 bedroom 8.5%, 5 or more 7.5%, Studio / none 0.7%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 53.8%, $350–$549 25.5%, Under $200 12.4%, $550–$749 5.5%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 34.5%, $1,000–$1,799 32.4%, Under $1,000 14.7%, $3,000 or more 10.9%

## Transport & Vehicles

Public transport is highly accessible, with nearly every home within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, working from home is far less common here than the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 6.3% | -27.9% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 6.1% | +113.4% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 1.0% | -52.4% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 7.24 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 817.7 | — |
| Public transport routes | 3 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 3 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 69.4%, Worked at home 6.1%, Car (passenger) 4.7%, Walked 2.1%, Bicycle 1.8%, Bus 1.0%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 41.9%, 2 vehicles 36.6%, 3 vehicles 10.7%, No vehicle 6.3%, 4 or more 4.5%

## Migration & Movement

The population is quite mobile, with 45.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.4% of the community.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 45.4% | +8.6% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 15.4% | -28.1% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Employment is strong, with 65.2% of people working full-time—well above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals in health care and education.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% | -30.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 64.8% | -3.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 65.2% | -3.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 20.4%, Education & training 12.7%, Public administration & safety 10.6%, Accommodation & food 8.5%, Construction 7.8%, Retail trade 6.8%, Professional & technical 6.5%, Transport & warehousing 4.4%, Manufacturing 3.3%, Mining 3.0%, Rental & real estate 2.4%, Other services 2.4%, Administrative & support 2.2%, Finance & insurance 1.6%, Media & telecommunications 1.5%, Wholesale trade 1.4%, Arts & recreation 1.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.8%, Electricity, gas & water 0.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 31.0%, Community & personal service 14.2%, Clerical & administrative 12.4%, Managers 12.3%, Technicians & trades 11.2%, Sales workers 7.3%, Labourers 5.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.0%

## Walkability

The area is very walkable, with nearly every home within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, and schools. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 6.2 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 5.6 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 99.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 99.9% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 99.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 98.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 15.9 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 200 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 7.8% | — |

## Schools serving Belgian Gardens

13 schools, 6,088 students, average ICSEA 1,018.

By sector: Government 7, Catholic 5, Independent 1

By type: Primary 7, Secondary 5, Combined 1

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgian Gardens State School | Government | Primary | 0.4 km | 595 |
| Cleveland Education and Training Centre | Government | Combined | 0.9 km | 98 |
| Townsville Grammar School | Independent | Secondary | 1.4 km | 1,288 |
| Townsville Central State School | Government | Primary | 2.0 km | 144 |
| Garbutt State School | Government | Primary | 2.4 km | 78 |
| Townsville West State School | Government | Primary | 2.5 km | 111 |
| St Patrick's College Townsville | Catholic | Secondary | 2.6 km | 663 |
| Townsville Flexible School | Catholic | Secondary | 2.6 km | 204 |
| St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand | Catholic | Primary | 2.7 km | 355 |
| Townsville State High School | Government | Secondary | 3.3 km | 841 |

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