Townsville City
QLD 4810 • Rest of QLD
About Townsville City
Townsville City is the vibrant urban heart of North Queensland, located on the shores of Cleveland Bay approximately 1,350 km north of Brisbane. With a population of around 2,945, this compact CBD precinct has a median age of 39 and attracts a mix of young professionals, defence personnel, and university students. The suburb has a distinctly tropical character with a warm, multicultural community where English, Australian, and Irish ancestries predominate.
The Townsville CBD offers an enviable lifestyle with The Strand waterfront promenade, Reef HQ Aquarium, and the Museum of Tropical Queensland all within walking distance. Palmer Street and Flinders Street provide a thriving dining and nightlife scene, while Castle Hill offers panoramic views and popular walking trails. The area appeals to singles and couples seeking an urban tropical lifestyle, with easy access to Magnetic Island ferries and the Great Barrier Reef.
Townsville City falls under postcode 4810 and is governed by Townsville Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Townsville electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Multiple Sunbus routes — Townsville suburbs, JCU, Aitkenvale 10-30 min
- Route T1/T2 — Aitkenvale Shopping Centre 15 min
- Route T3 — Lavarack Barracks / Kirwan 20 min
Commute to Townsville CBD
🛣️ This suburb is the Townsville CBD. Townsville railway station is located here, servicing the Spirit of Queensland long-distance rail service.
Most errands can be accomplished on foot with shops, restaurants, and services concentrated in the CBD grid.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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43 Potts Street
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Fryer Street
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Warburton Street
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45 Paxton Street
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78 Tully Street
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45 The Strand North Ward
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39 Railway Avenue
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36 Boundary Street
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Wilson Street
Housing 2021 Census
16 state housing + 12 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 134
- 2. New Zealand 95
- 3. United States 49
- 4. India 44
- 5. Philippines 33
- 6. South Korea 26
- 7. Papua New Guinea 26
- 8. Scotland 24
- 9. South Africa 21
- 10. Canada 19
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)