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Garbutt suburb profile

Garbutt, in Townsville's northern suburbs, is defined by its aviation and defence presence, with Townsville Airport and the neighbouring RAAF base shaping the suburb's character. It is a practical, working suburb where low-set Queenslanders and modest unit developments sit alongside light industrial and commercial strips that service the airport and wider region. The resident mix commonly includes defence and aviation personnel, tradespeople and families who value straightforward access to travel and to the city. Local shops and service businesses cover everyday needs, public transport and road links make commuting practical, and nearby recreational reserves offer places to unwind.

Garbutt property market performance

Property growth+19.5%Past 12 months

There aren't enough recent sales to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values rose sharply, up 20.1% over the last 12 months, and unit values also rose sharply, up 18.9% over the last 12 months; they moved at a similar pace.

Over the last 3 months there were 9 house sales and 4 unit sales. Over the last 12 months houses sold in a median of 16 days and units in 13 days, so both types generally sold in a similar time.

The rental market in Garbutt saw average house rents of $550 a week, up a solid 8.9% over the last 12 months, and average unit rents of $440 a week, up sharply 10.0% over the last 12 months; the two rent categories grew at a similar pace.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
20.1%18.9%
Sold
Past 3 months
94
Median days on market
Past 12 months
1613
Average rent
Past 12 months
$550$440
Change in rent
Past 12 months
8.9%10.0%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Garbutt demographics

Garbutt is home to 2,309 people, with a median age of 42 and a median total household income of $1,082 a week, roughly $56,300 a year.

Family types are led by couple families without children, at 37.5%. Together, couple families with and without children make up 63.7% of families (26.2% couple families with children and 37.5% couple families without children). One-parent families account for 32.9% and other families 3.4%.

In Garbutt, most homes are rented (57.1%). Owner-occupiers make up 42.9% in total, split between 24.8% owned with a mortgage and 18.1% owned outright.

Suburbs near Garbutt

Some popular suburbs near Garbutt include:

  • Currajong: Established residential suburb close to the Townsville CBD, with mature trees.
  • West End: Inner-city suburb with a mix of older homes and convenient urban access.
  • Hyde Park: Leafy, established suburb known for tree-lined streets and traditional homes.
  • Pimlico: Predominantly residential suburb with quiet streets and nearby recreation reserves.
  • Gulliver: Established residential suburb offering a mix of housing and local green spaces.

How does Garbutt compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Garbutt’s median house price is 1.2% higher than Pimlico’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Garbutt have grown 0.5% higher than in Gulliver.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Garbutt have grown 4.8% higher than in Pimlico.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Garbutt are selling 27.3% faster than in West End.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in Garbutt are selling 23.5% faster than in West End.

Choose the right real estate agents in Garbutt

Choosing the right real estate agent in Garbutt can have a big impact on your sale. While there are 47 real estate agents working in the suburb, but just 5 of them were responsible for 27.3% 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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