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Townview has an estimated 2,033 residents, down from 2,067 at the 2021 Census — a change of 34 people, or 1.6%. The population has thinned by an average 0.9% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. That puts 1,799 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS updates alongside post-Census validated addresses, the suburb of Townview has an estimated resident count of approximately 2,033 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 2,067 people, this represents a reduction of 34 people (1.6%). This demographic adjustment was determined from the 2,033 resident figure modelled after reviewing the ABS June 2025 ERP release and subsequent address checks. With this population base, the suburb of Townview registers a population density of 1,799 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the benchmark across locations assessed nationwide by AreaSearch.
In terms of demographic drivers, natural increase accounted for roughly 65.0% of all population expansion in the locality during recent periods. Projections published in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia utilizing 2022 as a base year are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 regions. For post-2032 timeframes or areas outside that coverage, Queensland State Government SA2 series published in 2023 from 2021 baseline data are used. Because those state models omit age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch incorporates age cohort weighting aligned with the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release based on 2022 figures. Applying this framework to future demographic trajectories suggests the suburb of Townview will experience an overall contraction of 31 persons by 2041. Even so, certain segments are set to expand, particularly the 85 and over age category, which is projected to gain 47 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential building approvals in the locality remain exceptionally low, averaging less than 1 dwelling annually, indicating minimal cumulative approvals over five years. Such subdued activity aligns with the area's rural character, wherein new residential construction typically responds to specific individual requirements rather than broader market dynamics. Furthermore, because the transaction volume is so small, single residential developments can cause notable swings in annual comparative metrics. When evaluated against Rest of Qld, building activity in the locality is markedly lower. Residential development volume likewise tracks well under figures observed across the rest of the nation.
With demographic forecasts pointing toward static or shrinking numbers, lower housing pressure in the area could establish advantageous terms for prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Townview
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects close to Townview, worth an estimated $1.09 billion. 2 are already under construction and 3 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, energy and health & medical. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic civic investments, major public works, and planning developments serve as fundamental drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 4 major initiatives with notable local significance. The primary projects identified include Mount Isa Mines - Black Star Open Cut Project, Mount Isa Future Ready Economy Roadmap, Mount Isa Police Accommodation and Justice System Resourcing, and Essential Pipeline Works - City Low and high Systems.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Residential Activation Fund - Central Queensland Allocation
The Residential Activation Fund is a 2 billion dollar program aimed at accelerating housing supply by funding critical trunk infrastructure such as water supply, sewerage, stormwater, and transport. At least 1 billion dollars is specifically earmarked for regional areas outside South East Queensland. Round 2 of the fund opened in early 2026, with funding announcements for successful projects expected from July 2026. The program targets construction-ready projects to fast-track the delivery of new homes.
Urban Public Housing - Peko Road
A $3.4 million project, part of a larger program to increase public housing supply. The project saw the construction of six new 1-bedroom units for individuals on the Northern Territory's social housing waitlist.
Venture Housing - Social and Affordable Homes
A $6.9 million partnership between Venture Housing, Housing Australia, the Northern Territory Government and the Australian Government delivered twelve new two-bedroom social and affordable homes across three adjoining sites in Tennant Creek. Venture Housing developed the homes and contributed land plus $1.5 million toward costs, supported by a $3 million Housing Australia grant, a $1.9 million joint Barkly Regional Deal grant, and a $500,000 NT Government capital grant. Habitat (NT) Pty Ltd was the building contractor.The development comprises five social and seven affordable homes, providing housing for older women at risk of homelessness, women and children fleeing domestic violence, and Aboriginal people eligible for social or affordable housing. Construction began in June 2024 and the project was confirmed completed by mid-2025.
Territory Energy Link
A multi-user, multi-asset infrastructure corridor running approximately 670km from near Elliott to the Middle Arm Precinct in Darwin. Formerly known as the Tennant Creek to Darwin Infrastructure Corridor, the project is currently in Stage 2 (feasibility phase) of a four-stage program, following completion of a 2024 prefeasibility study that identified a preliminary alignment within a 530m wide study area. The final corridor is expected to be approximately 130m wide and will support buried services including gas, water, optical fibre and future hydrogen pipelines, connecting the Beetaloo Sub-basin to the Middle Arm Precinct and other strategic infrastructure in Darwin.The NT Government will plan, secure and manage the corridor land, while individual pipelines and utilities will be delivered by industry proponents under separate approvals. In 2025 the government awarded a tender to CNC Project Management Pty Ltd for specialist technical advisory services, targeting a development-ready 670km priority section by 2028.
Tennant Creek Aviation and Accommodation Hub
Airport Development Group (ADG) has released a draft concept plan for a staged $30-35 million upgrade of Tennant Creek Airport to support regional aviation and logistics growth in the Barkly region. The plan proposes extending and strengthening the main runway for regular jet operations, expanding the apron for fixed-wing and rotary FIFO connections, upgrading the terminal and car park, modernising electrical systems and signage, and delivering an Essential Key Worker Accommodation Precinct for up to 100 personnel to support government, defence and industry operations.The project targets capacity growth to 100,000 passengers annually and has the support of the Barkly Regional Council and NT Government agencies.
Longreach Hospital Upgrade
An AUD10 million upgrade of the Longreach Hospital, which included the redevelopment of half the hospital, a full mechanical services upgrade, and a new Aramac Primary Health Centre. The project was completed in 2019.
Longreach Recreational Precinct
A $2.25 million project funded by the Australian Government's Growing Regions Program. The project will include a new fenced dog park, a pump track, a half basketball court, a botanical walkway, and shaded playgrounds with all-abilities elements, complementing the existing skate park.
Longreach Solar Farm
A 17.4 MW solar photovoltaic project developed by Canadian Solar, which began commercial operation in May 2018. The project consists of 51,330 solar panels.
1,079 residents of Townview are employed, from a labour force of 1,128. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 74.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,499, about 74% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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AreaSearch data compiled across statistical boundaries indicates that local employment is evenly distributed across blue and white collar positions, supported by substantial manufacturing and industrial participation and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. A total of 1,079 residents were actively employed as of March 2026. The local jobless rate exceeds Regional Qld's 3.9% by 0.4%, while local participation reaches 74.2%, well above Regional Qld's 64.2%. Census records show a modest 1.6% of workers worked from home, a metric subject to the effects of Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment drivers for local residents include mining, health care & social assistance, as well as public administration & safety.
Mining is an especially dominant specialization, recording an employment concentration 8.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, the construction sector engages only 2.8% of the local workforce, compared to 10.1% across Regional Qld. Census comparisons between resident workers and local working positions point to a limited volume of jobs situated directly within the residential locality. Analysis of aggregated ABS and SALM series by AreaSearch shows that over a 12-month span, the labour pool contracted by 1.1% and employment shrank by 0.9%, leading to a 0.2 percentage points decrease in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% increase in the labour force, and a 0.1 percentage points uptick in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce needs. When applying national five and ten-year projections—which forecast broader growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years—to the local industrial profile, modelled local employment expands by 5.1% over five years and 12.0% over ten years, though these figures represent an illustrative weighting model rather than localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Townview is $2,144 a week (about $111,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,075 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,326 a year against an average of $76,082. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayer earnings in the locality rank among the highest in the country. The median taxable income sits at $66,326 while the average reaches $76,082, compared to $53,146 and $66,593 recorded across Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% from financial year 2023 through to March 2026, prevailing median and average figures are estimated at approximately $73,861 and $84,725. In national terms, Census benchmarks position personal, family, and household earnings between the 74th and 84th percentiles. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket contains the largest cohort at 33.2% of residents (674 people), closely matching the 31.7% share recorded throughout the broader region.
Additionally, 31.7% of workers earn over $3,000 weekly, and local households preserve 88.3% of their earnings following accommodation expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Townview had 664 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 77% detached houses and 3% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 57% rented and 15% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $253 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,625 a month. Rent absorbs 11.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show that separate houses account for 77.2% of local residential stock, with semi-detached dwellings, units, and other formats comprising the remaining 22.8%, compared against 76.4% and 23.6% in Regional Qld. Outright home ownership stands at 14.7%, trailing regional benchmarks, while 28.7% of properties carry a mortgage and 56.6% are leased. Median accommodation outgoings are relatively low, with monthly mortgage repayments of $1,625 and weekly rents of $253, compared to Regional Qld benchmarks of $1,655 and $345, as well as broader national averages of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Townview counted 664 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 22% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 68.5% of local households, consisting of couples with children (30.3%), couples without children (22.1%), and single parents (15.2%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 31.5%, comprising single-person residences at 27.7% and group homes at 3.3%. The typical household contains a median of 2.7 people, outpacing the Regional Qld benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.7% of adults in Townview hold a university qualification, including 11.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 85% of areas nationally. A further 32.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 203 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 773 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The local rate of university attainment stands at 15.7%, which sits well beneath the national standard of 30.4%. Within tertiary qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 11.3%, postgraduate awards account for 2.3%, and graduate diplomas total 2.1%. By contrast, vocational training is widespread, with 40.0% of individuals aged 15+ possessing trade or technical credentials, broken down into certificates (32.1%) and advanced diplomas (7.9%). Active participation in study is strong, with 33.4% of the population engaged in formal courses. This cohort is divided into primary school students (14.5%), secondary students (9.5%), and tertiary enrolments (1.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Townview means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.5% of residents in Townview report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 81% of areas nationally. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness and mortality metrics highlight several health challenges across both older and younger age brackets in the locality. Concurrently, private health insurance coverage is notably strong, held by approximately 57% of the total population (~1,165 people), outperforming the Regional Qld figure of 52.5%. The leading diagnosed conditions are asthma (affecting 7.0% of the community) and mental health conditions (5.9%), though 74.5% of local citizens report no long-term medical ailments, exceeding the 67.6% recorded across Regional Qld. Overall wellness outcomes among residents under 65 are comparatively positive.
Residents aged 65 and over represent 11.5% of the local population (233 people), which is lower than the 20.3% share seen across Regional Qld, with senior health indicators generally tracking in line with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Townview is largely Australian-born, at 79.9% of residents, with 12.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (23.4%) and English (22.3%). 16.7% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural metrics show an above-average profile, with 20.1% of residents born abroad and 12.7% utilizing a non-English language in their homes. Christianity represents the predominant faith at 52.0% of the community, closely tracking the 52.2% level observed in Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral origins, the most prominent backgrounds recorded are Australian (23.4%), English (22.3%, compared to 29.6% regionally), and Australian Aboriginal (16.7%, well above the 3.9% regional rate). Specific cultural communities also demonstrate distinct representation, including Filipino at 3.9% (vs 0.9% across the region), Maori at 2.4% (vs 0.8%), and Samoan at 1.0% (vs 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Townview is 31, younger than 93% of areas nationally. 30.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile is heavily weighted toward young families. Those aged 0 - 24 comprise 38.2% of the local population as at August 2026, compared to 29.6% across Regional Qld, whereas seniors aged 65+ account for 11.5% locally versus 20.4% regionally. The estimated median age was 31 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census baseline while remaining well beneath the 41 recorded regionally and 38 nationally at the 2021 Census. The 65+ bracket has risen from 10.3% at the Census to an estimated 11.5%, and is forecast to add 51 (22%) residents to reach 285 by 2041, while younger cohorts, middle-aged groups, and young retirees are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Townview
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,067 at the 2021 Census → 2,033 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL32868). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.