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Murray real estate agent — Graham Lynham
Murray QLD 4814 · about 9 km from the Townsville CBD
Murray is home to Lavarack Barracks, base of the Army's 3rd Brigade, which takes up much of the suburb. The residential streets near the barracks house around 1,740 people (2021 Census), and for anyone working at Lavarack, it's hard to find a shorter commute.
The homes are family houses on the residential streets near the barracks, with some newer homes. Buyers are often defence families and investors who understand the appeal of being next to the base. The hospital and JCU are also only about 4 to 4.5 km away.
Lavarack Golf Club is in the suburb, the Murray Sporting Complex and Townsville Stadium sit on the Annandale boundary, and Annandale Central is a short drive for shopping. There are no schools inside Murray, but Annandale's four schools are close. Murray backs onto the slopes of Mount Stuart, and creeks running off the range can rise quickly, so buyers should check the council's flood maps for the 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 Murray
Schools
No schools inside the suburb boundary; the nearest are in neighbouring suburbs.
Shops and amenities
- Lavarack Barracks
- Lavarack Golf Club
- Murray Sporting Complex and Townsville Stadium on the Annandale boundary
- Annandale Central shopping a short drive away
Getting around
Murray connects to Annandale, Douglas and University Road, and the CBD is about 9 km away in a straight line.
Lavarack Barracks, home of the Army's 3rd Brigade, is inside Murray, so homes here have the shortest possible commute. The hospital and JCU are about 4 to 4.5 km away.
Things to check
Murray backs onto the slopes of Mount Stuart, and creeks running off the range can rise quickly in heavy rain. Check the council's flood maps for the address, and confirm storm and flood cover.
Murray FAQs
Is Lavarack Barracks in Murray?
Yes. Lavarack Barracks, home of the Army's 3rd Brigade, is inside Murray, so homes here have the shortest possible commute to the base.
What should I check before buying in Murray?
Murray backs onto the slopes of Mount Stuart, and creeks running off the range can rise quickly in heavy rain. Check the council's flood maps for the address and confirm storm and flood cover.
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Suburb facts reviewed September 2026. Population from the 2021 Census.