Oonoonba QLD 4811
Oonoonba sits 1,347 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 15 hours 15 minutes by car. Census data records 2,050 residents with a median age of 31 and a median household income of $78,520 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the lower-middle tier nationally. Population grew 22.4% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $320 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,430. The area shows high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is moderate.
Is Oonoonba a good suburb?
Oonoonba scores a C (36/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on safety.
Some car dependence
Walkability 45/100 · 1347 km · 917 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $597K
High crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 86/100
Below-average income
SEIFA decile 3/10 · median age 31 · 2,050 residents
Liveability Rating
36 / 100 · Ranked #845 in QLDEach bar is Oonoonba's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
Flood data for Queensland covers only the areas mapped there — a blank here is not an all-clear.
How do you rate the liveability in Oonoonba?
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Our score
36 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataOonoonba's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $597,000, roughly 14% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$597,000
12% below its 5 neighbours (median $677,500)
Based on 48 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 20 days — median across 15 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 6 sales $552K
- 3 bed 34 sales $635K
- 4 bed 6 sales $530K
Units
$282,000
Based on only 7 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Oonoonba are currently listed at around $649,000 on average. Based on 12 houses listed in the past six months.
$649K
12 houses listed in the last 6 months.
12 of the suburb's 921 dwellings (1.3%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Oonoonba rent for around $565 a week on average, based on 10 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$565/wk
In line with its 3 neighbours (median $558/wk)
10 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
10 rentals advertised against an estimated 484 rented homes (2.1%) in the last 6 months.
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- All rentals
- $500/wk
- 35 bonds
- +41% since 2021
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies. Change since 2021 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025115 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 26% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4811.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$565/week ($29,000 a year) on a $649,000 median
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is Oonoonba safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Oonoonba sits in the high band, with 72 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 20% on the prior year.
72 offences
20.0% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20246 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Universities nearby
3.1% of residents here are full-time university students aged 15–24.
Distance is measured to the suburb centre. A campus nearby does not by itself mean a student rental market — most suburbs within a few kilometres of one have a student share close to the national norm, and the figure above is what tells them apart.
Walkability
Oonoonba is car-dependent on foot — at 45/100, most errands require a car.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Oonoonba.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 6.0 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 4.0 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 2.6 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 2 min
- Span of service
- 12.3 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Oonoonba.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 69%
- Premises covered
- 1,144
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Townsville: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 8 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 5 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this suburb rank well above the average and parts well below it.
Oonoonba is home to about 2,000 residents, and skews young, with a median age of 31 against the national 38. Median household income runs at $79,000 a year, with unemployment at 5.6%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
2,050
Median Age
31
Median Household Income
$78,520/yr
Census Median Rent
$320/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,430/mo
Avg Household Size
2.1
Median Personal Income
$48,412/yr
Unemployment Rate
5.6%
Unoccupied Dwellings
10.3%
Total Dwellings
921
Owner-Occupier Rate
47.4%
Houses
73.3%
Rental Stress
21.2%
Mortgage Stress
21.9%
Work From Home
4.6%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
43 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 4 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 470 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 80.0%
- English Spoken at Home
- 84.3%
- Employment Rate
- 67.2%
- Completed Year 12
- 50.6%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
45 residents (2.2%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
7.5% of residents (147) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Brisbane (74).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 1,950 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,810 a year through Townsville based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Townsville
In the year to August 2026, 1,096 new dwellings were approved across Townsville. That mix is 991 houses and 105 units. Approvals are down 22.3% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this suburb: 194 to 700 homes
- Within 2 years 42 to 100 homes
- In 2 to 5 years 152 to 600 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (4 parcels), by when it expects lots to be registered. Yields are published in ranges, so these are too.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Bindal People #2.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. A native title claim over this area is registered with the Federal Court.
Air Quality
This station does not measure fine particles (PM2.5).
PM10 averaged 15.6 µg/m³. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 0.
From the Townsville Environment Park (Townsville, North Queensland) monitoring station, 3.6 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Townsville Aero, 7.2 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 3 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 3.1 km
- 3.6 km to a named beach
- Annual rainfall
- 1,304 mm
- 65 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 31.8°C
- 5 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 15.0°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
10 facilities within 5 km- 0.6 kmRail Freight TransportTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Cumene (1-methylethylbenzene)
- 3.7 kmIndustrial and Agricultural Chemical Product WholesalingTop reported: Fluoride compounds · Manganese & compounds
- 3.9 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · n-Hexane · Toluene (methylbenzene)
- 4.1 kmSewerage and Drainage ServicesTop reported: Total Nitrogen · Total Phosphorus · Ammonia (total)
- 4.4 kmRail Freight TransportTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Cumene (1-methylethylbenzene) · Xylenes (individual or mixed isomers)
EV adoption
In postcode 4811, 74 of 10,375 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.1% (222 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.9%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4811, 3,187 rooftop-solar systems totalling 22.1 MW have been installed since 2001, against 5,208 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 180 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
4 mortgage brokers are registered in postcode 4811.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $597,000 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-26 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Andrew Willcox Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Andrew Willcox | 38.2% | 61.8% | -1.4 |
| 2022 | Andrew Willcox | 39.6% | 60.4% | -4.2 |
| 2019 | George Christensen | 35.4% | 64.6% | +11.2 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Janelle Poole Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Janelle Poole LNP | 59.2% |
| 2020 | Les Walker ALP | 53.9% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
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- #3 in Townsville suburbs with the deepest rental markets
- #4 in Townsville suburbs that grew fastest, 2016-2021
- #4 in Best Townsville suburbs for first-home buyers (houses)
- #5 in Townsville suburbs with the largest non-religious population
- #6 in Townsville suburbs that added the most residents, 2016-2021
- #6 in Sportiest Townsville suburbs
- #8 in Townsville suburbs where the most residents moved from a capital city
- #12 in Townsville's most educated suburbs
- #14 in Townsville suburbs with the most parkland nearby
Nearby suburbs
Idalia QLD 4811
Hermit Park QLD 4812
Railway Estate QLD 4810
Rosslea QLD 4812
Stuart QLD 4811
Cluden QLD 4811
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Common questions about Oonoonba
Is Oonoonba a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Oonoonba is high (86/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Oonoonba?
Oonoonba has no recorded bushfire history. These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Oonoonba a good place to live?
Oonoonba has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (36/100), ranked against other QLD suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Oonoonba?
Oonoonba, QLD had a population of 2,050 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Oonoonba, QLD?
The postcode for Oonoonba, QLD is 4811.
How far is Oonoonba from Brisbane?
Oonoonba is 1,347 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 917 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Oonoonba?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Oonoonba was $78,520 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Oonoonba?
The median advertised rent in Oonoonba is $565 a week for houses (10 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Oonoonba?
The median age of residents in Oonoonba was 31 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Oonoonba walkable?
Oonoonba scores 45/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Oonoonba?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Oonoonba, Townsville Aero (7.2 km away), summer days average 31.8°C, winter nights 15°C, 1,304 mm of rain a year over 65 rainy days, and 5 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Oonoonba?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Oonoonba belong to?
Oonoonba sits within the Townsville local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Oonoonba?
The average residential rates bill through Townsville is $1,810 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Oonoonba?
Across Townsville, 1,096 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 22.3% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Oonoonba in?
Oonoonba sits within the federal Division of Dawson, currently held by Andrew Willcox (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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