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Cosgrove suburb profile

Cosgrove is a quiet residential suburb on the outskirts of Townsville in north Queensland, characterised by low-rise, single-family homes on modest suburban blocks and a straightforward, lived-in streetscape. It suits people who want practical, easygoing suburban living within reach of the city, with local streets dominated by homes, small pockets of green space and a few community facilities. Main roads provide direct links to larger shopping centres, health services and employment hubs across greater Townsville, so daily life here tends to revolve around family routines and commuting rather than nightlife or major tourist attractions.

Cosgrove property market performance

There aren't enough recent sales to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values have risen sharply, up 16.9% over the last 12 months.

Over the last 3 months there were 5 houses and 1 unit sold. Houses sold in a median of 22 days over the last 12 months.

In Cosgrove, the rental market recorded an average house rent of $598 a week over the last 12 months, up a solid 6.8%.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
16.9%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
51
Median days on market
Past 12 months
22N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$598N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
6.8%N/A

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Cosgrove demographics

Cosgrove is home to 665 people, with a median age of 27 and a median household income of $1,976 a week, roughly $102,752 a year. These figures give a snapshot of the suburb's population size, age profile and typical household earnings.

Family types are dominated by couples: couple families without children are the largest group at 44.6%, while couple families with children make up 36.7% and one-parent families account for 18.6%. Together, couple families (with and without children) represent 81.3% of reported families, or just over four in five.

Homes in Cosgrove are more commonly rented than owner-occupied. Renters make up 60.7% of dwellings, while owner-occupied homes total 39.3%, with 33.9% owned with a mortgage and 5.4% owned outright.

Suburbs near Cosgrove

Some popular suburbs near Cosgrove include:

  • Black River: Semi-rural suburb named for the Black River and surrounding mangroves.
  • Yabulu: Coastal locality with industrial edges and coastal wetlands.
  • Jensen: Established residential area with quiet streets and local parks.
  • Mount Low: Growing suburb known for family homes and recreational lakes.
  • Bushland Beach: Beachside suburb centered on a long sandy foreshore and dunes.

How does Cosgrove compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Cosgrove’s median house price is 2.4% lower than Mount Low’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Cosgrove have grown 7.4% higher than in Black River.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in nearby Black River are selling 22.7% faster than in Cosgrove.

Choose the right real estate agents in Cosgrove

Choosing the right real estate agent in Cosgrove can have a big impact on your sale. While there are 17 real estate agents working in the suburb, but just 5 of them were responsible for 50.0% of all property sales over the past year, showing a strong footprint and track record in the area.

Commission rates typically range from 2.47% to 3.09%, depending on the agent and what’s included. Comparing both performance and fee structures can help you find someone who's well-suited to your needs, and set them up for a successful result.

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