Annandale, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Annandale Townsville, Queensland
Annandale Location in Townsville, Australia
Population	8,376 (2021 census)
• Density	1,232/km2 (3,190/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4814
Area	6.8 km2 (2.6 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	9.9 km (6 mi) SW of Townsville CBD 1,333 km (828 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	City of Townsville
State electorate(s)	Mundingburra
Federal Division(s)	Dawson
Suburbs around Annandale: Aitkenvale Mundingburra Rosslea Cranbrook Annandale Idalia Douglas Murray Cluden Wulguru

Annandale is a suburb located in the south-west of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. It is part of the City of Townsville. In 2021 census, Annandale was home to 8,376 people.

Exploring Annandale's Location

Annandale wetlands looking towards the Ross River Bridge, 2022

Annandale is bordered by the Ross River to the north. Stuart Drive forms its eastern edge. University Road marks its southern and western boundaries.

In the north-east, close to the river, you'll find the Annandale Wetlands. These are natural areas that stay wet, providing a home for many plants and animals. Major roads like the Bruce Highway and University Road help connect Annandale to other parts of Townsville.

Annandale's Past

Annandale was a very large planned community in Townsville. Building started in the mid-1970s and finished in 2005. It is one of Townsville's newer suburbs. Some homes closer to the river are known for being quite grand.

Before 2006, Annandale was part of the Burdekin voting area. It then became part of the Electoral district of Mundingburra area.

In 2006, Annandale had a lot of dogs! About seven out of every ten homes owned at least one dog. This was the highest number of dogs per home in Townsville at the time.

Several schools opened in Annandale over the years:

• Annandale Christian School opened on 22 January 1982.
• William Ross State High School opened on 29 January 1991.
• Southern Cross Catholic School opened in 1998.
• Annandale State School opened on 22 January 1998.
• The Annandale campus of Townsville Grammar School opened on 1 January 2002.

A tree broken by Cyclone Yasi in Annandale, 2011

Like many areas in Townsville, Annandale was affected by Cyclone Yasi. This big storm hit on 3 February 2011.

Who Lives in Annandale?

In 2016 census, Annandale had 8,574 residents. By 2021 census, the population was 8,376 people.

Learning in Annandale

Annandale has several schools for different age groups:

Annandale State School

Annandale State School is a government primary school. It teaches students from Prep to Year 6. The school is located at the corner of Oleander Street and Yolanda Drive. In 2018, it had 845 students. It also has a special education program.

Townsville Grammar School

Townsville Grammar School has a primary campus in Annandale. It teaches students from Prep to Year 6. You can find it at 1 Brazier Drive.

Southern Cross Catholic College

Southern Cross Catholic College is a Catholic school. It teaches both primary and secondary students, from Prep to Year 10. It is located on Gartrell Drive. In 2018, the school had 1,071 students.

Annandale Christian College

Annandale Christian College is a private school. It teaches students from Prep all the way to Year 12. The school is on Yolanda Drive. In 2021, it had 629 students.

William Ross State High School

William Ross State High School is a government secondary school. It teaches students from Year 7 to Year 12. The school is located on Mervyn Crossman Drive. In 2018, it had 773 students. It also offers a special education program.

Things to Do in Annandale

Annandale has places for shopping and fun activities.

Shopping and Parks

You can find two shopping centres here:

• Annandale Central, which has a Coles supermarket.
• Annandale Village shopping centre.

There are also many parks where you can relax and play. These include:

• The Palmetum, a special garden with many types of palm trees.
• Marabou Park
• Weir Park
• Macarthur Park
• Windsor Park

Sporting Facilities

The Murray Sporting Complex offers many places to play sports:

• Townsville Stadium
• Rugby League Fields
• SeaFM Basketball Stadium
• Australian Rules Football Fields
• Soccer Fields
• Hockey Fields
• A Velodrome (for bicycle racing)
• Cricket Pitches
• Softball Fields

Annandale's Special Bridge

The Major Richard I. Bong Bridge is on Macarthur Avenue. This bridge is named after Richard Bong, an American pilot. He was a very brave fighter pilot during World War II. He served in Townsville and was known as one of America's top flying aces. This means he shot down many enemy planes.