Annandale
Every dwelling in Annandale is a detached house, with 100% separate houses and 70.5% having 4+ bedrooms, making it one of the most uniformly low-density suburbs in the Townsville region. Despite this family-sized housing stock, the population is aging: the senior share has grown 4.4 pp over the decade while the young-adult share dropped 5.6 pp. University attainment at 40.6% runs 10.5 pp above the national average, and household incomes sit in the 84th percentile, well above the Townsville median.
Population
8,376
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,238/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
5
Median House
$468K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated median house price of $468,000 sits well below the national capital-city median, making Annandale affordable by metropolitan standards. With mortgage repayments at $1,625/month consuming just 16.8% of household income, financial stress is minimal compared to the 30% threshold. The housing stock is uniformly large: 70.5% of dwellings have 4+ bedrooms and 28.2% have 3 bedrooms. Only 0.8% are 2-bedroom homes, so downsizers will find limited options. Average household size of 2.8 sits above the national 2.5, consistent with the family-oriented profile.
For Buyers
The estimated median house price of $468,000 sits well below the national capital-city median, making Annandale affordable by metropolitan standards. With mortgage repayments at $1,625/month consuming just 16.8% of household income, financial stress is minimal compared to the 30% threshold. The housing stock is uniformly large: 70.5% of dwellings have 4+ bedrooms and 28.2% have 3 bedrooms. Only 0.8% are 2-bedroom homes, so downsizers will find limited options. Average household size of 2.8 sits above the national 2.5, consistent with the family-oriented profile.
For Investors
Rental share at 24.4% provides a moderate tenant pool, with weekly rents around $380. Vacancy at 5.9% is higher than the national benchmark of 2-3%, suggesting some softness in tenant demand. Rent-to-income sits at just 17.0%, making tenants less likely to default. Development activity is low at only 5 DAs in 12 months, limiting new supply competition. Population growth is sluggish at 0.19% annually (20 people/year), so demand-driven rental tightening is unlikely. Net overseas migration adds 73 people annually, but internal outflows of -24/year partially offset that gain.
Development Activity
Total DAs
5
Last 12 Months
5
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Annandale iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Annandale Christian College
Prep-12 · 687 students
Southern Cross Catholic College
Prep-12 · 1479 students
Annandale State School
Prep-6 · 722 students
William Ross State High School
7-12 · 862 students
Demographics
English ancestry dominates at 3,237 residents, followed by Irish (1,064) and Scottish (974), with Italian (533) rounding out the European heritage base. Overseas-born residents at 21% sit 0.6 pp below the national average. Mandarin (55 speakers) and Malayalam (49) are the top non-English languages, but overall linguistic diversity is limited. Median age of 40 matches the national figure. The volunteering rate of 19.7% ranks well above national norms, suggesting strong community networks. Christianity remains the dominant religion at 4,698 adherents, with smaller Hindu (173) and Buddhist (108) communities.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
The estimated median of $468,000 places Annandale in the affordable bracket nationally. Ownership patterns show 36.5% own outright, 39.1% have mortgages, and 24.4% rent. Mortgage-to-income at 16.8% is roughly half the 30% stress threshold. The 100% detached housing stock with zero apartments or semi-detached dwellings is unusual even for regional Queensland. Bedroom sizes skew large: 70.5% at 4+ bedrooms and 28.2% at 3 bedrooms. This mismatch between large homes and an aging population (senior share +4.4 pp) suggests potential future pressure to subdivide or downsize.
Mortgage / mo
$1,625
Rent / wk
$380
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$931
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.9%
Unoccupied
173
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
16.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
26.3%
Couples, no children
7,021
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare dominates at 24.8% of employment (713 workers), nearly double the second-largest sector. Education (16.2%) and Public Admin (14.3%) follow, reflecting Townsville's role as a regional government and health hub. These 3 public-sector-adjacent industries account for 55.3% of all jobs, higher than the typical metro split. Professionals lead occupations at 1,205 workers, though Community/Personal services (573) rank second, consistent with the healthcare tilt. Unemployment at 4.3% sits below the national average. SEIFA IRSAD decile 7 indicates moderate advantage, while IEO decile 7 confirms above-average education outcomes.
Unemployment
1.8%
Labour Force
5,878
Unemployed
103
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.8%
Part-time
30.9%
Participation
62.5%
Employed
4,032
Occupations
Top Industries
University
40.6%
Postgraduate
11.8%
Born Overseas
21.0%
Dwellings
2,784
Transport to Work
Public transport use is just 0.6%, reflecting Townsville's car-dependent layout; 89% of residents drive. Walking and cycling capture 3.6% combined. Annandale has 4 schools spanning primary to secondary: Annandale Christian College (ICSEA 1069, 687 students), Southern Cross Catholic College (ICSEA 1048, 1,479 students), Annandale State School (ICSEA 1019, 722 students), and William Ross State High School (ICSEA 955, 862 students). All 4 ICSEA scores sit near or above the national benchmark of 1000. SEIFA IRSAD decile 7 confirms moderate overall advantage with low housing stress at 16.8% mortgage-to-income.
Drive
89.0%
Public Transport
0.6%
Walk / Cycle
3.6%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.19%/yr
(+20 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grew just 6.9% over the past decade (0.19% annually, ~20 people/year), one of the slowest rates among Townsville suburbs. Medium forecasts project 10,494 by 2031, up modestly from 10,353 in 2025. Net overseas migration (+73/year) is partly offset by internal outflows (-24/year). Real income grew only 6.8% over the decade, below inflation-adjusted national gains. The young-adult share fell 5.6 pp while seniors gained 4.4 pp, pointing to a suburb that matured with its original buyers rather than attracting new young families. The gentrification score sits at 0, confirming no demographic upheaval.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+73
Net Internal / yr
-24
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Annandale compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Annandale a good suburb to live in?
Annandale scores SEIFA IRSAD decile 7, indicating above-average socioeconomic advantage. Household incomes sit in the 84th percentile nationally, and housing stress is minimal at 16.8% mortgage-to-income. The main trade-off is near-zero public transport (0.6%), requiring car ownership for daily life.
What is the median house price in Annandale?
The estimated median house price is $468,000, with mortgage repayments around $1,625/month. This consumes only 16.8% of the median household income, significantly below the 30% stress threshold and well under the national capital-city median.
What schools are in Annandale?
Annandale has 4 schools: Annandale Christian College (ICSEA 1069, 687 students), Southern Cross Catholic College (ICSEA 1048, 1,479 students), Annandale State School (ICSEA 1019, 722 students), and William Ross State High School (ICSEA 955, 862 students). Three of the four score above the 1000 national benchmark.
Is Annandale safe?
Crime data is not reported at the suburb level for Annandale. SEIFA IRSD decile 8 indicates low disadvantage, and the 4.3% unemployment rate sits below the national average. Both factors correlate with lower crime in comparable regional Queensland suburbs.
Is Annandale good for property investment?
The estimated $468,000 median keeps entry costs low, but vacancy at 5.9% is above the national benchmark of 2-3%. Rental yield (around 4.2% gross at $380/week) is moderate. Population growth at 0.19% annually is sluggish, so capital gains will depend more on Townsville's regional economy than organic demand.
How is Annandale's population changing?
Population grew just 6.9% over the past decade to 10,353 in 2025, adding only about 20 people per year. The suburb is aging: the senior share rose 4.4 pp while young adults declined 5.6 pp. Overseas migration adds 73 people annually, partly offset by a net internal outflow of -24/year.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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