Jensen, Queensland facts for kids

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Jensen Location in Queensland
Population	1,797 (2021 census)
• Density	120.6/km2 (312/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4818
Area	14.9 km2 (5.8 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)	City of Townsville
State electorate(s)	Hinchinbrook
Federal Division(s)	Herbert
Suburbs around Jensen: Black River Beach Holm Mount Low Black River Jensen Deeragun Black River Rangewood Bohle Plains

Jensen is a suburb in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Jensen had a population of 1,797 people.

Geography

Jensen is bounded by the Bruce Highway to the north and the Black River and Alice River to the west.

History

The locality was officially named and bounded on 27 July 1991.

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Jensen had a population of 1,476 people.

In the 2021 census, Jensen had a population of 1,797 people.

Facilities

Deeragun Police Station is at 3 Veales Road (corner of Bruce Highway, 19°14′06″S 146°39′13″E / 19.2350°S 146.6536°E / -19.2350; 146.6536 (Deeragun Police Station)).

Amenities

Colonial Park is in Macquarie Street (19°14′53″S 146°38′54″E / 19.2481°S 146.6483°E / -19.2481; 146.6483 (Colonial Park)).