Aitkenvale vs Douglas (Townsville)
The verdict
Aitkenvale rates higher for liveability (86 vs 80). Douglas (Townsville) rates higher for education (56 vs 43). Aitkenvale is closer to the coast (6.8 km vs 10.2 km).
Scores
AitkenvaleDouglas (Townsville)
| Aitkenvale | Douglas (Townsville) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 45 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 43 | 56 |
| Liveability | 86 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Aitkenvale | Douglas (Townsville) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,797 | 7,780 |
| Median age | 36 | 26 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,378 | $2,025 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.9% | 49.9% |
| Born in Australia | 72.6% | 69.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Growth: Aitkenvale — · Douglas (Townsville) —
Property
| Aitkenvale | Douglas (Townsville) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $560 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Aitkenvale | Douglas (Townsville) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 20 | 20 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,585 | 2,571 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 688 | 694 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,813 | 12,813 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Aitkenvale | Douglas (Townsville) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 946 | 1,013 |
See the full school list on each profile: Aitkenvale · Douglas (Townsville)
Transport
| Aitkenvale | Douglas (Townsville) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 974.2 km | 973.1 km |
Liveability
| Aitkenvale | Douglas (Townsville) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.3°C | 31.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 25.2°C | 25.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 5 |
| Parks | 6 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 31 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.8 km | 10.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1109.9 km | 1108.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.3 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.2 km | 5.5 km |
Population & growth
| Aitkenvale | Douglas (Townsville) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,797 | 7,780 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,798 | 8,086 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.01% | 0.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Aitkenvale or Douglas (Townsville)?
Aitkenvale and Douglas (Townsville) have similar residential safety scores (20 and 20/100).
Which has better schools, Aitkenvale or Douglas (Townsville)?
Douglas (Townsville) has a higher average school ICSEA (Aitkenvale 946 vs Douglas (Townsville) 1013; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Aitkenvale or Douglas (Townsville)?
Aitkenvale and Douglas (Townsville) have similar transport scores.
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