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Townsend suburb profile

Townsend is a small, rural locality in the northern New South Wales coastal hinterland that reads like classic country living rather than a suburban centre. Properties tend to be low density, with hobby farms, grazing paddocks and a mix of older timber cottages and more recent homes on larger blocks, and the landscape is defined by paddocks, patches of bush and creeks nearby. Everyday services and shopping are found in the larger regional towns a short drive away, so residents plan on car travel. It suits people wanting a quiet, outdoors-oriented lifestyle with easy access to coast and regional centres rather than urban convenience.

Townsend property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, Townsend has relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values rose a solid 6.9% over the last 12 months.

Six houses sold in the past 3 months, and houses sold in a median of 42 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Townsend saw house rents rise sharply, up 14.2% over the last 12 months to an average of $588.

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Change in value
Past 12 months
6.9%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
6N/A
Median days on market
Past 12 months
42N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$588N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
14.2%N/A

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Townsend demographics

Townsend is a community of 991 people with a median age of 42 and a median total household income of $1,044 a week, roughly $54,300 a year.

The family mix leans towards couples: couple families with children are the largest group at 38.6%, and together with couple families without children (37.2%) they make up about three-quarters of families (75.8%). One-parent families represent 21.1% and other families 3.2%.

Homes in Townsend are mostly owner-occupied. About 41.5% are owned outright and 30.5% are owned with a mortgage, giving owner-occupation a combined share of 72.0%, while renters make up 27.9%.

Suburbs near Townsend

Some popular suburbs near Townsend include:

  • Maclean: Riverside town on the Clarence River with a relaxed, small-town centre.
  • Gulmarrad: Semi-rural locality with acreage properties and a leafy, country feel.
  • Ashby: Quiet residential suburb with established homes and tree-lined streets.
  • Palmers Island: Small island locality of farmland and riverine scenery, retaining a rural character.
  • Lawrence: Historic riverside village on the Clarence River with a quiet, rural atmosphere.

How does Townsend compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Townsend’s median house price is 6.3% higher than Maclean’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Townsend have grown 3.1% higher than in Maclean.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Townsend are selling 35.4% faster than in Maclean.

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In Townsend ,17 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 58.3% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 1.88% and 3.25%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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