Townview
Townview's most striking characteristic is its economy: 32.5% of employed residents work in Mining, more than three times the national industry share, which explains why household income sits at the 81.7th percentile nationally despite a modest $373,000 median house price. The suburb covers just 1.13 square kilometres with 2,067 residents, a density of 1,830 per km2, and runs young at a median age of 31, nine years below the national median. Renting dominates at 57.1% of households, well above state and national norms, and the 17.9% vacancy rate signals soft demand conditions relative to the available stock.
Population
2,067
Median Age
31.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,144/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$373K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At $373,000, the median house price sits well below the national average for metropolitan markets, making entry more accessible than most Queensland capital suburbs. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,625, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 17.5% is comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, lower than the national benchmark. Separate houses dominate at 77.2% of dwellings, with three-bedroom homes the most common configuration at 52.1% and four-plus bedroom homes at 20.5%. Only 15.4% of households own outright, compared with 27.5% on a mortgage, reflecting the suburb's young resident profile rather than established, debt-free wealth. Semi-detached dwellings add 19.4% of stock, giving buyers moderate variety in stock type.
For Buyers
At $373,000, the median house price sits well below the national average for metropolitan markets, making entry more accessible than most Queensland capital suburbs. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,625, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 17.5% is comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, lower than the national benchmark. Separate houses dominate at 77.2% of dwellings, with three-bedroom homes the most common configuration at 52.1% and four-plus bedroom homes at 20.5%. Only 15.4% of households own outright, compared with 27.5% on a mortgage, reflecting the suburb's young resident profile rather than established, debt-free wealth. Semi-detached dwellings add 19.4% of stock, giving buyers moderate variety in stock type.
For Investors
A 57.1% renter share, higher than the Queensland state average, ensures a large tenant pool, but the 17.9% vacancy rate is a real caution signal. Weekly rent of $253 against a $373,000 median implies a gross yield of roughly 3.5%, modest by regional standards but dependent on occupancy holding up. The full-time employment rate of 78.6% among those working is strong because Mining, the dominant industry at 32.5% of jobs, skews heavily toward full-time roster work, which supports reliable rent payment. However, Mining dependence also concentrates economic risk: any commodity cycle downturn can lift vacancy quickly. The absence of any recorded development applications in the past 12 months means no new supply pressure in the near term.
Schools in Townview iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Townview State School
Prep-6 · 209 students
Demographics
The median age of 31 is nine years below the national median, placing Townview among Queensland's younger suburbs. Overseas-born residents make up 20.1%, just 1.5 percentage points below the national figure, lower than many mining towns that attract international FIFO workers. English ancestry leads at 601 residents, followed by Irish at 139 and Scottish at 123, reflecting a predominantly Anglo-Celtic community. University qualifications reach just 19.8%, which is 10.3 percentage points below the national rate, consistent with a workforce centred on trade and machinery roles rather than professional degrees. Average household size is 2.7, marginally above the national figure of 2.5, and couples with children account for 698 of 1,496 total family units.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
77.2%
Houses
19.4%
Townhouse
3.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure in Townview skews heavily toward renting at 57.1%, compared with a national renter share closer to 31%, while outright owners at 15.4% are far below typical suburban norms. The stock is predominantly separate houses at 77.2%, a higher proportion than most Queensland urban centres, with semi-detached dwellings adding another 19.4% and apartments at only 3.4%. Three-bedroom homes form the majority at 52.1%, with four-plus bedroom homes at 20.5% pointing to family-sized demand. Rent stress is not flagged: the rent-to-income ratio of 11.8% is well below the 30% stress threshold, indicating affordability for most tenants relative to local incomes. The $373,000 median house price translates to monthly repayments of $1,625 for mortgage holders.
Mortgage / mo
$1,625
Rent / wk
$253
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$1,075
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
17.9%
Unoccupied
144
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
11.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.5%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
21.3%
Couples, no children
1,496
Total families
Economy & Employment
Mining dominates the Townview workforce at 32.5% (190 workers), an extraordinarily concentrated share that drives the suburb's 81.7th-percentile household income rank nationally. Healthcare is the second-largest industry at 18.3% (107 workers), followed by Public Admin at 10.4% (61) and Education at 9.2% (54). By occupation, Machinery and Drivers lead at 175 workers, consistent with the Mining backbone, while Professionals follow at 145, reflecting Healthcare and Public Admin roles. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, modestly above Queensland's state trend, with 57 unemployed residents from a participation rate of 62.8%. Full-time employment runs at 78.6% among those employed, above average, because Mining rosters favour full-time arrangements. SEIFA decile data is not available for Townview.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
78.6%
Part-time
15.5%
Participation
62.8%
Employed
901
Occupations
Top Industries
University
19.8%
Postgraduate
3.4%
Born Overseas
20.1%
Dwellings
654
Transport to Work
Car dependence in Townview is high at 84.4% of residents commuting by car, above the national average, because the suburb is located in Mount Isa, a remote regional city where public transport infrastructure is limited. Walking and cycling account for 5.9% of commuters, low but consistent with the distances involved. No schools are recorded within the Townview boundary in this dataset, so families rely on facilities in adjoining Mount Isa precincts. The need-for-assistance rate of 6.1% (113 residents) is moderate given the young median age of 31. Rent-to-income at 11.8% means renters face lower housing cost pressure compared with southeast Queensland metros, and mortgage-to-income at 17.5% is well below stress levels for owner-occupiers.
Drive
84.4%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
5.9%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Townview compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Townview a good suburb to live in?
Townview suits residents employed in the Mining sector, which accounts for 32.5% of local jobs and pushes household income to the 81.7th percentile nationally. Housing costs are relatively low, with a $373,000 median house price and a mortgage-to-income ratio of 17.5%, well below the 30% stress threshold. The main trade-offs are a 17.9% vacancy rate and limited on-site school facilities.
What is the median house price in Townview?
The median house price is $373,000, estimated from 2025 rental data. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,625, and rent runs $253 per week. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 17.5% is below the national stress benchmark, making ownership more accessible than most Queensland urban markets.
What schools are in Townview?
No schools are recorded within the Townview boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in adjoining Mount Isa precincts. University qualifications among residents reach 19.8%, which is 10.3 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting the trade and machinery occupational base.
Is Townview safe?
Specific crime statistics are not available for Townview in this dataset. Contextually, the suburb has a young median age of 31 and a high turnover rate of 21.9%, both common in resource-sector communities. The need-for-assistance rate is 6.1% (113 of 2,067 residents), within normal range for a working-age suburb.
Is Townview good for property investment?
The 57.1% renter share, higher than the Queensland state average, provides a large tenant base, and the rent-to-income ratio of 11.8% indicates tenants can sustain current rents. However, the 17.9% vacancy rate signals oversupply risk. A $253 weekly rent against a $373,000 median house price implies a gross yield near 3.5%, dependent on occupancy stability in a Mining-driven economy.
How is Townview's population changing?
ABS population forecasts are not available for Townview. The current population is 2,067 across 1.13 square kilometres. A turnover rate of 21.9% is above national norms, typical of resource-sector suburbs where contract and FIFO workers relocate more frequently than owner-occupier communities.
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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