Shaw, QLD 4818 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Shaw is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4818, home to 760 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Townsville local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 1129 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 760
- Median age
- 28 years
- Median household income
- $2,016 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,119 /week
- Median family income
- $2,273 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Townsville
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Townsville
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Kennedy
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $322 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- St Benedict's Catholic School (Shaw)
- St Clare's Catholic School (Burdell)
- The Willows State School
- Shalom Christian College Condon Campus (Condon)
- Ryan Catholic College (Kirwan)
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 20 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 5 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, 24.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 69.4% of the 265 resolvable premises in Shaw. 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: 69.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 30.2%
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 Shaw?
Shaw (QLD 4818) had 760 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 28. It sits within the Townsville local government area.
What is the median rent in Shaw?
The median advertised rent in Shaw is $322/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Shaw?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Shaw covering catholic, government, independent sectors. Nearest include: St Benedict's Catholic School (Shaw) (0.7 km), St Clare's Catholic School (Burdell) (3.4 km), The Willows State School (3.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Shaw?
Shaw is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (69.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Shaw?
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 Shaw?
In Shaw, 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 (24.2 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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