Demographics
Shaw is approximately 7.4 square kilometres. In 2016 the population of Shaw was 550. The population is 48% male and 52% female. On average the monthly mortgage repayments in Shaw are $1800 to $2399. The most common weekly income bracket is $1000 to $1249 per week. Weekly rents in the area are on average $275 to $349.Description
Shaw is 1116 kms NW of Brisbane and 10 kms West of Townsville. The postcode of Shaw is 4818. Shaw is a suburb located within the local government area of the City of Townsville in North Queensland. The City of Townsville is one of the must-see destinations in Queensland because of its mix of rainforests, reefs, beaches and islands. A prime example is the Hinchinbrook Island, which contains a range of National Parks and tropical wetlands. Shaw is a suburb of Northern, Queensland and is about 1116 kms northwest of QLD's capital city of Brisbane. Shaw is a suburb of Northern, Queensland and is about 1116 kms northwest of QLD's capital city of Brisbane. Shaw is also the home of the Wallaman Falls, the country’s highest waterfall with a permanent single drop. The falls are located in the Girringun National Park, which is part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. It contains some of the world’s oldest rainforests. Those who like fishing will enjoy the estuarine waterways around the island, which are teeming with many species of fish.Points of Interest