New leases of all home types in North Ward had a median rent of $495 a week in July–Sept 2026, across 140 new leases, up 5.3% on a year earlier.
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
July–Sept 2026 · Queensland RTA bond data
| Homes | Median | Middle half | Leases | vs a year earlier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| all homes | $495/wk | 140 | +5.3% | |
| 1-bed unitsCheck an increase | $450/wk | 25 | — | |
| 2-bed unitsCheck an increase | $490/wk | 77 | +8.9% | |
| 3-bed unitsCheck an increase | $750/wk | 14 | — |
© The State of Queensland (Residential Tenancies Authority), median rents quarterly data.
Each suburb's median weekly rent for new leases, July–Sept 2026, from Queensland RTA bond data: up to eight nearby suburbs, those with the most new leases, in name order. A median from fewer than 20 new leases isn't shown (—).
| Suburb | All homes | 2-bed units | 3-bed houses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgian Gardens 4810 | $560/wk | — | — |
| Currajong 4812 | $440/wk | — | — |
| Garbutt 4814 | $560/wk | — | — |
| Hermit Park 4812 | $440/wk | $430/wk | — |
| Pimlico 4812 | $460/wk | $420/wk | — |
| Railway Estate 4810 |
Every suburb in the council area: Townsville rents by suburb
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| $540/wk |
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| South Townsville 4810 | $450/wk | — | — |
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© The State of Queensland (Residential Tenancies Authority), median rents quarterly data.