Inner south and central
Garbutt real estate agent — Graham Lynham
Garbutt QLD 4814 · about 5 km from the Townsville CBD
Garbutt is Townsville's aviation suburb. RAAF Base Townsville and Townsville Airport take up much of its area, along with commercial and industrial land, leaving a small residential pocket of around 2,310 residents at the 2021 Census. For anyone working at the base or the airport, it's hard to find a shorter commute.
The homes are mostly older low-set and elevated houses, with small unit blocks, flats and duplexes. Prices tend to suit first-home buyers and investors, and renovators looking for an older home close to the city, which is under 5 km away. Garbutt State School covers the primary years.
The RAAF Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre is a local drawcard, Warrina Shopping Centre and the CBD are close, and main roads lead straight to the northern suburbs. Buyers should keep aircraft noise in mind and inspect at different times of day, and sellers do well to be upfront about location and condition.
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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 Garbutt
Schools
- Garbutt State School (Prep–Year 6)
Shops and amenities
- RAAF Base Townsville and Townsville Airport
- RAAF Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre
- Local IGA supermarkets
- Close to Warrina Shopping Centre and the CBD
Getting around
Garbutt is under 5 km from the CBD, with direct access to the airport and main roads to the northern suburbs.
RAAF Base Townsville is inside Garbutt, so many homes are within a few minutes' drive of the base. Lavarack Barracks is about 8.5 km away.
Things to check
Parts of Garbutt are low-lying, and some streets can hold water during heavy rain. Many homes are older and should be checked against current cyclone standards.
Garbutt FAQs
How close is Garbutt to the RAAF base?
RAAF Base Townsville is inside Garbutt, so many homes are within a few minutes' drive of it. Lavarack Barracks is about 8.5 km away.
What should I check when buying in Garbutt?
Parts of Garbutt are low-lying, and some streets can hold water in heavy rain. Many homes are older and should be checked against current cyclone standards. It's also worth visiting at different times to judge aircraft noise.
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Nearby suburbs
Suburb facts reviewed September 2026. Population from the 2021 Census.