Aitkenvale QLD

Postcode 4814 · Townsville LGA

Aitkenvale is a smaller suburb in Queensland within the Townsville local government area (postcode 4814). With a population of 4,797, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 36. Households earn a median income of $72K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Aitkenvale is $378,000, having grown strongly 9.6% over the past year. Units have a median price of $340,000 (+54% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $450. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,387.

Aitkenvale is served by 2 schools, including 2 primary. The average ICSEA score is 940, which is below the national average of 1,000. The crime rate in the Townsville LGA is higher than average at 10,770 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Aitkenvale offers a gross rental yield of 6.2%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($378K/$1.1M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +9.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield6.2% High Yield
Price vs State$378K/$1.1M Below Median
Affordability5.3x Affordable
Price Momentum+9.6% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$54,042
Mean Income$61,616
Earners3,137
YoY Change+8.5%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education4/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$378K
9.6% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$340K
54% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$270
POPULATION
4,797
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age36
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,378
Personal Income /wk$740
Mortgage /mth$1,387
CRIME (Townsville LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)10,770
Total Incidents10,770
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA940
Total Students427
Government1
Independent1
Aitkenvale State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 870
Riverside Adventist SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1011
Data: 2024