Garbutt, QLD 4814 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Garbutt is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4814, home to 2,309 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
- 2,309
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,082 /week
- Median personal income
- $643 /week
- Median family income
- $1,462 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Townsville
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Townsville
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Herbert
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $220 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Garbutt State School
- Cleveland Education and Training Centre
- Belgian Gardens State School
- Marian Catholic School (Currajong)
- Currajong State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 15 cafés
- 28 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 48 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 5 supermarkets
- 16 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 99.0% of the 2,892 resolvable premises in Garbutt. 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: 99.0%
- Fibre to the Building: 1.0%
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 Garbutt?
Garbutt (QLD 4814) had 2,309 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Townsville local government area.
What is the median rent in Garbutt?
The median advertised rent in Garbutt is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Garbutt?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Garbutt covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Garbutt State School (0.3 km), Cleveland Education and Training Centre (1.4 km), Belgian Gardens State School (2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Garbutt?
Garbutt is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (99% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Garbutt?
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 Garbutt?
In Garbutt, 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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