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This page is about the suburb in Queensland . For the mountain that it sits upon, see Castle Hill, Townsville. For the suburb in Sydney, see Castle Hill, New South Wales.
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Castle Hill
Townsville, Queensland
View From Castle Hill Townsville - panoramio (33).jpg
View from Castle Hill
Castle Hill is located in Queensland
Castle Hill
Castle Hill
Location in Queensland
Population 972 (2021 census)
 • Density 423/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4810
Area 2.3 km2 (0.9 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location 3.7 km (2 mi) W of Townsville CBD
LGA(s) City of Townsville
State electorate(s) Townsville
Federal Division(s) Herbert
Suburbs around Castle Hill:
Belgian Gardens Belgian Gardens North Ward
West End Castle Hill North Ward
West End West End Townsville City

Castle Hill is a suburb in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. It's built around a famous mountain also called Castle Hill. The local Aboriginal people call the mountain Cootharinga, or sometimes Cooderinga. In 2021, about 972 people lived in Castle Hill.

What is Castle Hill?

Most of the Castle Hill area is a protected nature reserve. Only a small part in the north has houses. This means many people live close to nature.

A Look Back at Castle Hill's History

Castle Hill is on the traditional land of the Wulgurukaba Aboriginal people. They have lived here for a very long time. The name "Castle Hill" was likely given by an early settler named Andrew Ball.

The Aboriginal name for the mountain is Cudtheringa. This name was written down in 1864. It was shared by James Morrill, who had lived with Aboriginal people.

Who Lives in Castle Hill?

The number of people living in Castle Hill changes over time.

  • In 2011, there were 1,009 people.
  • In 2016, the population was 941 people.
  • In 2021, about 972 people lived here.

Protecting Castle Hill's Heritage

The Castle Hill reserve is a special place. It is listed on the Queensland Heritage Register. This means it is protected for its history and importance.

Learning in Castle Hill

There are no schools directly in Castle Hill. Kids living here go to schools in nearby suburbs.

  • For primary school, students might go to Townsville Central State School or Belgian Gardens State School.
  • For high school, Townsville State High School is an option.
  • There are also other private schools in the areas around Castle Hill.

Fun Things to Do at Castle Hill

The Castle Hill Lookout is a popular spot at the top of the mountain. You can get amazing views of Townsville from here.

At the lookout, there is a tall stone monument. It remembers Robert Towns, who helped start Townsville. This monument used to be on his grave in Sydney. But when that cemetery closed, the monument was moved to Castle Hill in 1941.

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