South Townsville flood risk
Of South Townsville’s 2,540 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 0% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, South Townsville’s flood exposure is above the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in South Townsville
Flood and bushfire areas across South Townsville. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near South Townsville
South Townsville sits in the Townsville police division, which recorded 12,685 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 12,685 total. Figures are for the whole Townsville police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in South Townsville
South Townsville is mostly residential. The most common zones:
High density residential — apartments and higher-rise living, usually near centres or transport.
Zone: HDR - High Density Residential
Character / infill residential — older-style homes, with some infill like townhouses or duplexes allowed.
Zone: CR - Character Residential
Medium density residential — townhouses, terraces and low-rise units (the “missing middle”).
Zone: MDR - Medium Density Residential
School catchments in South Townsville
South Townsville can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in South Townsville
At the 2021 Census, 14.6% of South Townsville’s 2,424 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near South Townsville
Townsville council approved 1,136 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Townsville council area (not just South Townsville). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 31 Davidson Street, South Townsville QLD 4810
- 52A Sixth Street, South Townsville QLD 4810
- 85 Perkins Street, South Townsville QLD 4810
- 66 Allen Street, South Townsville QLD 4810
- 44 Bell Street, South Townsville QLD 4810
- 5/43-45 Nelson Street, South Townsville QLD 4810
- 11 Fifth Avenue, South Townsville QLD 4810
- 214/9 Anthony Street, South Townsville QLD 4810
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.