Rasmussen, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rasmussen Townsville, Queensland
Rasmussen Location in Queensland
Population	4,669 (2021 census)
• Density	849/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4815
Area	5.5 km2 (2.1 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	16.7 km (10 mi) SW of Townsville CBD 1,339 km (832 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	City of Townsville
State electorate(s)	Thuringowa
Federal Division(s)	Herbert
Suburbs around Rasmussen: Gumlow Condon Mount Stuart Gumlow Rasmussen Mount Stuart Gumlow Kelso Mount Stuart

Rasmussen is a suburb located in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. It's a growing community with a population of 4,669 people as of 2021. This area is known for its family-friendly facilities and its connection to the Ross River.

Exploring Rasmussen's Location

Rasmussen is found in the northern part of Queensland, Australia. It's the second suburb you'll find along the Garbutt–Upper Ross Road, also known as Riverway Drive. It sits right between the suburbs of Condon and Kelso.

The land in Rasmussen is mostly flat. Its eastern side is bordered by the beautiful Ross River. This suburb is expanding quickly, with many new homes being built for families.

Rasmussen's Past: A Look Back

Many suburbs in the Upper Ross and Riverway areas are named after the first families who settled there. Rasmussen is named after the Rasmussen family, who came from Denmark. Jorgen Rasmussen and his family ran a dairy farm right by the Ross River.

Education has been important in Rasmussen for a long time. Rasmussen State School first opened its doors on 23 January 1978. Later, Good Shepherd Catholic School welcomed its first students in January 1996. It started with 81 students in Prep to Year 3.

In recent years, Rasmussen has seen more development. In 2018, plans were announced for new shopping centres to serve the growing community.

Who Lives in Rasmussen?

The population of Rasmussen has been growing steadily. In 2016, there were 4,456 people living here. By 2021, the population had increased to 4,669 people.

Learning in Rasmussen

Rasmussen has two main schools for younger students.

Rasmussen State School

Rasmussen State School is a government primary school. It teaches boys and girls from Early Childhood (Prep) up to Year 6. You can find it on Allambie Lane (19°21′54″S 146°43′45″E / 19.3649°S 146.7292°E / -19.3649; 146.7292 (Rasmussen State School)). In 2018, the school had 468 students. It also has a special education program to help students with different learning needs.

Good Shepherd Catholic School

Good Shepherd Catholic School is a Catholic primary school. It teaches boys and girls from Prep to Year 6. This school is located at 65 Allambie Lane (19°21′51″S 146°43′28″E / 19.3643°S 146.7244°E / -19.3643; 146.7244 (Good Shepherd Catholic School)). In 2018, 309 students attended this school.

Secondary Education

Rasmussen does not have its own high school. Most students go to Thuringowa State High School. This school is located in the nearby suburb of Condon.

Important Places in Rasmussen

Rasmussen has several important facilities that serve the community.

Police Facility

The Upper Ross Police Facility helps keep the area safe. It is located at 12 Bluewattle Boulevard (19°21′30″S 146°43′50″E / 19.3583°S 146.7306°E / -19.3583; 146.7306 (Upper Ross Police Facility)).

Shopping and Post Office

Riverway Plaza is a major shopping centre in Rasmussen. You can find it at 1219 Riverway Drive (19°21′47″S 146°43′52″E / 19.3631°S 146.7310°E / -19.3631; 146.7310 (shopping centre)). It has a large Woolworths supermarket. The Rasmussen Post Office is also located inside this shopping centre (19°21′45″S 146°43′53″E / 19.3625°S 146.7314°E / -19.3625; 146.7314 (Rasmussen Post Office)).

Community and Recreation

Rasmussen offers many places for people to gather and enjoy themselves.

Community Centres

• The Good Shepherd Community Centre is part of the Good Shepherd Catholic School complex on Alambie Lane (19°21′51″S 146°43′24″E / 19.3642°S 146.7233°E / -19.3642; 146.7233 (Good Shepherd Community Centre)). It is used by different church groups for worship.
• The Upper Ross Community Centre is at 43 Alambie Lane (19°21′52″S 146°43′38″E / 19.3645°S 146.7271°E / -19.3645; 146.7271 (Upper Ross Community Centre)). It offers various services to the public. The Police & Citizen Youth Club (PCYC) also runs sports activities from this location.

Loam Island Bushland Reserve

A large bushland area called Loam Island runs along the Ross River. It's a great place for outdoor activities. You can find walking trails, a rowing club, and a boat ramp. The boat ramp is opposite Illuta Street off Riverway Drive (19°20′57″S 146°43′53″E / 19.3491°S 146.7313°E / -19.3491; 146.7313 (Illuta Street boat ramp)). This area is managed by the Townsville City Council.

Local Parks

Rasmussen has several parks where you can relax and play:

• Allambie Lane Park (19°21′51″S 146°43′38″E / 19.3643°S 146.7271°E / -19.3643; 146.7271 (Allambie Lane Park))
• Beck Drive Park (19°20′43″S 146°43′00″E / 19.3454°S 146.7166°E / -19.3454; 146.7166 (Beck Drive Park))
• Glenrock Park (19°20′37″S 146°43′16″E / 19.3435°S 146.7211°E / -19.3435; 146.7211 (Glenrock Park))
• Illuta Street Park (19°21′03″S 146°43′45″E / 19.3509°S 146.7292°E / -19.3509; 146.7292 (Illuta Street Park))
• Neil Mccarthy Park (19°21′04″S 146°43′22″E / 19.3510°S 146.7229°E / -19.3510; 146.7229 (Neil Mccarthy Park))
• Renecol Park (19°20′26″S 146°43′05″E / 19.3405°S 146.7181°E / -19.3405; 146.7181 (Renecol Park))
• Teressa Street Park (19°21′42″S 146°43′45″E / 19.3617°S 146.7293°E / -19.3617; 146.7293 (Teressa Street Park))