Cosgrove is a small, new suburb in Townsville's northern corridor, tucked between Mount Louisa, Shaw and Burdell. Its estates of modern family homes have been developed in recent years, and with only around 670 residents at the 2021 Census, it is still growing. What Cosgrove offers tenants is a new, contemporary home in a quiet estate, about six kilometres from RAAF Base Townsville in a straight line, and a few minutes from the shops and schools of Kirwan, Mount Louisa and Burdell. Four-bedroom homes with ensuites, open-plan living and air-conditioning are the norm. That combination makes Cosgrove particularly attractive to air force families and young professional households. For landlords, new homes mean low maintenance in the early years, and there are enough leases here for the RTA to publish Cosgrove medians, which helps with pricing.
Rental snapshot
Median weekly rent for new leases in Cosgrove.
- 4-bedroom house March 2026 · up $60 on a year earlier
- $610 per week
Source: Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA), median weekly rent for new bonds lodged. Medians move around from quarter to quarter, and a specific home can rent well above or below them.
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Cosgrove’s tenants are mostly families looking for a new home. Air force families are a significant group, with RAAF Base Townsville about 6 km away in a straight line. Young professional families and tradespeople make up much of the rest. Four-bedroom homes are in the highest demand, especially those with a double garage and a covered outdoor area.
Because Cosgrove is still developing, the rental pool is small. A well-presented new home tends to attract strong interest, and tenants who find one they like often stay for several years.
Schools, shops and getting around
There are no schools inside Cosgrove yet. Families use Calvary Christian College in Mount Louisa, the Kirwan state schools, and North Shore State School and St Clare’s Catholic School in Burdell. Kirwan State High School and Northern Beaches State High School are the nearest state high schools.
For shopping, residents head to Kirwan and Willows in Thuringowa Central or North Shore Marketplace in Burdell, all a short drive. Cosgrove Park and the estate’s green spaces provide room to play. The Bruce Highway and main roads to Garbutt and the airport are close by, and most tenants drive.
Local considerations for landlords
New homes need little maintenance at first, but defects often appear in the first year or two, and landscaping and drainage can take a few wet seasons to settle. Keep builder warranty details on file, and make sure tenants report issues promptly so they can be claimed within the warranty period.
Cosgrove’s homes are built to modern cyclone standards, which helps with insurance. Land near drainage corridors should still be checked on the council’s flood maps, and landlord insurance should cover storm, flood and loss of rent. Regular air-conditioning servicing keeps new systems running efficiently.
Managing a rental in Cosgrove
We price Cosgrove homes using the RTA’s Cosgrove medians and recent leases of comparable new homes in Cosgrove, Shaw, Burdell and Mount Louisa. We market to air force families and young professionals, highlighting each home’s features and its closeness to the base and Kirwan.
For new builds, we record warranty items during early inspections and help coordinate builder repairs. Cosgrove is only a few minutes from our Kirwan office, so viewings, inspections and maintenance are easy to arrange.
Cosgrove FAQs
Why do air force families rent in Cosgrove?
Cosgrove is about 6 km from RAAF Base Townsville in a straight line, and its homes are new, spacious and air-conditioned. Being close to Kirwan's schools and shops adds to the appeal.
Are there schools in Cosgrove?
Not yet. Families use nearby schools in Mount Louisa, Kirwan and Burdell, such as Calvary Christian College, Kirwan State School and North Shore State School.
Sources: population from the ABS 2021 Census. Distances are straight-line, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). School list from the Queensland Government schools directory. Page reviewed September 2026.