Annandale, QLD 4814 — Suburb Profile
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In short
Annandale is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4814, home to 8,376 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Townsville local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 1112 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 8,376
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $2,238 /week
- Median personal income
- $931 /week
- Median family income
- $2,415 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Townsville
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Townsville
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Herbert
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $380 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Annandale Christian College (Annandale)
- Annandale State School
- Townsville Community Learning Centre - A State Special School
- Riverside Adventist Christian School (Aitkenvale)
- The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James (Mundingburra)
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 12 cafés
- 41 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 102 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 3 supermarkets
- 37 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Dec (31.6°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (25.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1162 mm
- Reference station: Townsville Aero, 4.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 53.5% of the 3,135 resolvable premises in Annandale. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 53.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 46.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 37,561 across the Townsville LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 14,196 theft, 5,933 drug offences, 5,680 violent offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Annandale?
Annandale (QLD 4814) had 8,376 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Townsville local government area.
What is the median rent in Annandale?
The median advertised rent in Annandale is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Annandale?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Annandale covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Annandale Christian College (Annandale) (0.1 km), Annandale State School (0.3 km), Townsville Community Learning Centre - A State Special School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Annandale?
Annandale is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (53.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Annandale?
Across the surrounding area, 37,561 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (14,196), drug offences (5,933), violent (5,680). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Annandale?
In Annandale, mean daily temperatures range from 19.9°C to 29°C and annual rainfall is 1,162 mm measured at the Townsville Aero weather station (4.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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