Thuringowa Central, QLD 4817 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Thuringowa Central is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4817, home to 1,953 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Charters Towers local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 1116 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,953
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,769 /week
- Median personal income
- $816 /week
- Median family income
- $1,951 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Townsville
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Townsville
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Kennedy
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,408
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Weir State School
- Kirwan State High School
- Ryan Catholic College (Kirwan)
- The Willows State School
- Kirwan State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 10 cafés
- 54 restaurants
- 12 pubs and bars
- 149 parks and reserves
- 11 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 9 supermarkets
- 45 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, 14.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 67.8% of the 1,157 resolvable premises in Thuringowa Central. 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: 67.8%
- Fibre to the Building: 13.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 18.8%
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Thuringowa Central?
Thuringowa Central (QLD 4817) had 1,953 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Townsville local government area.
What is the median rent in Thuringowa Central?
The median advertised rent in Thuringowa Central is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Thuringowa Central?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Thuringowa Central covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Weir State School (0.7 km), Kirwan State High School (0.9 km), Ryan Catholic College (Kirwan) (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Thuringowa Central?
Thuringowa Central is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (67.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Thuringowa Central?
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 Thuringowa Central?
In Thuringowa Central, 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 (14.1 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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