Rangewood
A household income sitting at the 92.5th percentile nationally makes Rangewood one of the more affluent pockets of outer Townsville, yet its median house price sits around $495,000, well below comparable income-bracket suburbs in southeast Queensland. The suburb is entirely detached housing, 100% separate houses on a 21.21 km2 footprint, with 67% of dwellings having four or more bedrooms. Only 4.7% of residents rent, compared to the national average above 30%, and mortgage stress is absent at a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 15.9%. The resident base of 1,084 is older, with a median age of 45 that is 5 years above the national figure.
Population
1,084
Median Age
45.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,511/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
1
Median House
$495K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated median house price of $495,000 is the starting point for buyers, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 15.9% is well below the 30% stress threshold, meaning servicing costs are comfortable relative to household incomes in the 92.5th percentile nationally. Every dwelling in Rangewood is a separate house, and 67% have four or more bedrooms, so families seeking space will find the stock well matched to their needs. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733. Outright ownership sits at 39.1% and mortgage holders at 56.3%, showing a majority of residents are still accumulating equity rather than holding free and clear. The 3-bedroom segment covers 29.6% of homes, leaving 4-plus bedroom homes clearly dominant at 67%.
For Buyers
The estimated median house price of $495,000 is the starting point for buyers, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 15.9% is well below the 30% stress threshold, meaning servicing costs are comfortable relative to household incomes in the 92.5th percentile nationally. Every dwelling in Rangewood is a separate house, and 67% have four or more bedrooms, so families seeking space will find the stock well matched to their needs. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733. Outright ownership sits at 39.1% and mortgage holders at 56.3%, showing a majority of residents are still accumulating equity rather than holding free and clear. The 3-bedroom segment covers 29.6% of homes, leaving 4-plus bedroom homes clearly dominant at 67%.
For Investors
The investor case in Rangewood is constrained by a very low renter share of just 4.7%, which is far below the national average, meaning the available tenant pool is thin. Weekly rent sits at $400, and against the $495,000 median that implies a gross yield around 4.2%. The vacancy rate of 3.7% is moderate and not alarming, but combined with a near-owner-occupier market, rental demand is structurally limited. Development activity recorded zero applications in the past 12 months, so there is no pipeline supply pressure. The 81.9% of residents who stayed at the same address in the prior year signals high stability, which reduces tenant turnover risk for the small rental pool that does exist.
Development Activity
Total DAs
1
Last 12 Months
1
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
Demographics
Rangewood has a median age of 45, which is 5 years above the national figure, placing it in an older resident tier. The overseas-born share of 10% is 11.6 percentage points below the national average, reflecting a predominantly locally-born population. Ancestry is strongly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (432 residents), Scottish (131) and Irish (125), with Italian (72) and German (56) also present. Average household size is 3.0, which is 0.5 above the national figure, driven by the prevalence of couples with children, who make up 342 of 931 families. University qualifications reach 18.8%, which is 11.3 percentage points below the national rate, consistent with a workforce concentrated in trades, healthcare and community services rather than knowledge-sector roles.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Rangewood's housing market is entirely composed of separate houses, the only suburb type where 100% of dwellings fall into this category in the dataset. Four-plus bedroom homes dominate at 67%, with three-bedroom homes at 29.6%, making this one of the larger-dwelling markets in the Townsville region compared to inner-city unit markets. Tenure splits into 39.1% owned outright, 56.3% on a mortgage and just 4.7% renting, meaning the rental segment is minimal by national standards. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 15.9% and rent-to-income of 15.9% both sit well below standard stress thresholds, so housing affordability is a genuine strength relative to most Australian markets. Median house price is estimated at $495,000.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wk
$400
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$965
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.7%
Unoccupied
14
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
15.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
15.9%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
30.0%
Couples, no children
931
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the largest employer at 18.9% of workers (78 people), followed by Education at 13.6% (56) and Construction at 13.1% (54). Public Administration accounts for 7.8% and Manufacturing 6.8%, giving the local economy a mix of public-sector services and trade-oriented industries. By occupation, Professionals (107) and Clerical/Admin (103) are the two leading groups, alongside Community and Personal Services (75) and Managers (62). The unemployment rate of 2.3% is low by national standards, and the full-time employment rate of 70.2% indicates most employed residents hold full-time positions. Participation at 64.8% is modest, partly because 242 residents are not in the labour force, consistent with the above-average median age of 45.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
70.2%
Part-time
27.5%
Participation
64.8%
Employed
583
Occupations
Top Industries
University
18.8%
Postgraduate
5.0%
Born Overseas
10.0%
Dwellings
351
Transport to Work
Transport in Rangewood is car-dependent: 93.7% of residents drive to work, and only 0.6% use public transport, reflecting the low-density, 21.21 km2 suburban footprint. Walking and cycling cover another 0.6% of commutes. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families rely on nearby Townsville institutions. Crime data is not available for Rangewood in this dataset. Housing stress is low, with both mortgage-to-income and rent-to-income at 15.9%, well below the 30% stress threshold. Volunteering participation stands at 12.2% of residents, and the need-for-assistance rate is 4.4% (45 people), consistent with a relatively self-sufficient population. Average household size of 3.0 is above the national figure, reflecting the family-oriented character of the suburb.
Drive
93.7%
Public Transport
0.6%
Walk / Cycle
0.6%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Rangewood compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rangewood a good suburb to live in?
Rangewood suits families seeking space and affordability: 100% of homes are separate houses, 67% have 4 or more bedrooms, and household income sits at the 92.5th percentile nationally. Mortgage-to-income at 15.9% is well below the 30% stress threshold. The trade-off is car dependency, with 93.7% driving to work, and no schools recorded within the suburb boundary.
What is the median house price in Rangewood?
The median house price is estimated at $495,000 (derived from 2025 rental data). Weekly rent averages $400 and monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733. At a mortgage-to-income ratio of 15.9%, Rangewood is more affordable than most comparable suburbs at this income level nationally.
What schools are in Rangewood?
No schools are recorded within the Rangewood suburb boundary in this dataset. With a population of 1,084 across 21.21 km2, families rely on schools in nearby Townsville suburbs. The local university qualification rate is 18.8%, which is 11.3 percentage points below the national average.
Is Rangewood safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Rangewood in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, housing stress is low (mortgage-to-income 15.9%, rent-to-income 15.9%), and only 4.4% of the 1,084 residents require daily assistance. The unemployment rate of 2.3% is low by national standards, which generally correlates with lower crime rates.
Is Rangewood good for property investment?
The rental market is thin, with only 4.7% of residents renting, well below the national average of around 30%. Weekly rent of $400 against a $495,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.2%. The vacancy rate is 3.7% and zero development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, so supply pressure is absent. Returns depend on capital growth rather than yield scale.
How is Rangewood's population changing?
Rangewood is a stable community: 81.9% of residents did not move in the year before the census, a retention rate higher than most urban areas nationally. The current population is 1,084. No new development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, and the median age of 45, which is 5 years above the national figure, points to slow natural household formation going forward.
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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