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Queensland · Postcode 4810
North Ward postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 1112 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
North Ward at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
North Ward vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | North Ward | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,500 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $285 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,744 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 40 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
North Ward (4810) is a coastal town in regional Queensland. It lies around 1112 km from Brisbane by road. The locality is part of the Townsville statistical area. It is administered by Townsville.
According to the 2021 Census, North Ward has a population of 5,073 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,500, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 291 (5.7% of residents).
Housing in North Ward includes a median weekly rent of $285, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,744, with 2,344 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 58.9% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, North Ward scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in North Ward include Townsville Grammar School, St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand and Townsville Central State School.
North Ward is part of the Townsville statistical area in Queensland.
North Ward details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4810 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 5,073 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,500/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $997/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $285 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,744 |
| Average Household Size | 1.8 persons |
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Population Density | 2048/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,344 |
| Australian Citizens | 81.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 291 (5.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -19.25 |
| Longitude | 146.816667 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1112 km |
| Region (SA4) | Townsville |
| Area (SA3) | Townsville |
| Local Government | Townsville |
| Federal Electorate | Herbert |
| State Electorate | Townsville |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 597 (11.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 707 (13.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,516 (29.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,463 (28.8%) |
| 65+ years | 788 (15.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 346 (6.8%) |
| Arthritis | 341 (6.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 203 (4.0%) |
| Cancer | 181 (3.6%) |
| Diabetes | 167 (3.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 77 (1.5%) |
| Dementia | 18 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 219 (9.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,176 (50.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 693 (29.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 227 (9.8%) |
Schools in North Ward
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in North Ward. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near North Ward
Same Postcode (4810)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.