For saleSouthern, Upper Ross and western
Rasmussen real estate agent — Shelly Lynham
Rasmussen QLD 4815 · about 14 km from the Townsville CBD
Rasmussen is an established Upper Ross suburb on Riverway Drive, about 14 km from the CBD, with around 4,670 residents at the 2021 Census. JCU is only about 4 km away and the hospital about 5.5 km, so the suburb is popular with university and health workers as well as families.
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Most homes are brick family houses from the 1980s and 1990s, with newer homes in later estates and some duplexes and units. Prices tend to suit first-home buyers and investors, and families have two primary schools in the suburb: Rasmussen State School and Good Shepherd Catholic School.
A local shopping centre with Woolworths covers everyday needs, and Apex Park, Glenrock Park and the Riverway Drive parklands along the Ross River provide green space. Riverway Drive links Rasmussen to Condon, Kirwan, Douglas and the city. Some low-lying streets near drainage channels were affected in the 2019 floods, so buyers should check the council's flood maps for each address.
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Townsville (whole city) medians, March 2026 quarter. Source: Queensland Government Statistician's Office (CC BY 4.0). The latest quarter is preliminary.
- Houses $700,000 +15.7% on a year earlier
- Units and townhouses $478,750 +19.7% on a year earlier
Living in Rasmussen
Schools
- Rasmussen State School (Early childhood–Year 6)
- Good Shepherd Catholic School (Prep–Year 6)
Shops and amenities
- Local shopping centre with Woolworths
- Neighbourhood parks, including Apex Park and Glenrock Park
- Riverway Drive parklands and the Ross River
- About 4 km from JCU
Getting around
Riverway Drive links Rasmussen to Condon, Kirwan, Douglas and the CBD, and local buses serve the main roads.
JCU is about 4 km away in a straight line and the hospital about 5.5 km. Lavarack Barracks is about 7 km.
Things to check
Some low-lying Upper Ross streets, including parts of Rasmussen near drainage channels, were affected in the 2019 floods. Check the council's flood maps for each address.
Rasmussen FAQs
Which schools are in Rasmussen?
Rasmussen State School (early childhood to Year 6) and Good Shepherd Catholic School (Prep to Year 6).
How close is Rasmussen to JCU?
About 4 km in a straight line, with the hospital about 5.5 km away.
From a Rasmussen client
★★★★★
“Shelly was fantastic to work with, she helped us find a great investment property for my partner and I. Not only was she a great communicator but also caring, genuine and helpful through the whole buying process. I would highly recommend Shelly to all”
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Suburb facts reviewed September 2026. Population from the 2021 Census.