These are postcode 4818's figures, which include Bluewater.
New leases are rents agreed at the start of a tenancy in July–Sept 2026, from Queensland RTA bond data, not what current tenants pay.
Medians from the published data, for every group. Middle half: half the figures fall in this range, a quarter below it and a quarter above. Method
These are postcode 4818's figures: the whole postcode, which includes Burdell, Bushland Beach, Mount Low, Deeragun, Jensen, Bluewater and other suburbs. Postcode 4818
July–Sept 2026 · Queensland RTA bond data
| Homes | Median | Middle half | Leases | vs a year earlier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bed unitsCheck an increase | $500/wk | 10 | — | |
| 3-bed housesCheck an increase | $590/wk | 77 | +9.3% | |
| 4-bed housesCheck an increase | $650/wk | 169 | +4.8% |
© The State of Queensland (Residential Tenancies Authority), median rents quarterly data.
Every suburb in the council area: Townsville rents by suburb
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