Kirwan, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kirwan Townsville, Queensland
Big W during construction, 2008
Kirwan Location in Townsville, Australia
Population	20,780 (2021 census)
• Density	1,807/km2 (4,680/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4817
Area	11.5 km2 (4.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	11.9 km (7 mi) WSW of Townsville CBD 1,361 km (846 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	City of Townsville
State electorate(s)	Thuringowa
Federal Division(s)	Herbert
Suburbs around Kirwan: Shaw Mount Louisa Heatley Bohle Plains Kirwan Cranbrook Condon Thuringowa Central Douglas

Kirwan is a busy suburb located in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. It's a place where many families live! In 2021, about 20,780 people called Kirwan home.

Where is Kirwan?

Kirwan is mostly a place where people live in houses and apartments. But it also has some shops and businesses, especially along Thuringowa Drive.

Two main roads, Garbutt–Upper Ross Road and Ross River Road, help people get around Kirwan.

Kirwan's Past: A Quick Look

Kirwan became an official suburb in 1968. It was named after an early farming family who lived in the area. Before it became a suburb, the land was used for farming. It was also a site for air force activities during World War II.

Schools Opening in Kirwan

Over the years, many schools have opened in Kirwan to serve the growing community:

• Kirwan State School opened in 1977.
• Kirwan State High School opened in 1979.
• Ryan Catholic College, which teaches both primary and secondary students, also started in 1979.
• The Willows State School was established in 1997.

Who Lives in Kirwan?

In 2021, about 20,780 people lived in Kirwan.

A Diverse Community

In 2016, a survey showed that 8.5% of the people living in Kirwan were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Most residents, about 82.4%, were born in Australia. Other people came from countries like New Zealand, England, the Philippines, and Papua New Guinea.

Most people in Kirwan, about 88.2%, speak only English at home. Some also speak other languages, like Italian. The most common religions were Catholic, No Religion, and Anglican.

Learning in Kirwan

Kirwan has several schools for students of all ages.

Kirwan State School

Kirwan State School is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It is located on Burnda Street. In 2017, the school had about 900 students. It also has a special education program to help students with different learning needs.

The Willows State School

The Willows State School is another government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. You can find it on Bilberry Street. In 2017, this school had over 1,000 students. Like Kirwan State School, it also offers a special education program.

Kirwan State High School

Kirwan State High School is a government secondary school for students from Year 7 to Year 12. It is located on Hudson Street. In 2017, nearly 2,000 students attended this high school. It also has a special education program.

Ryan Catholic College

Ryan Catholic College is a Catholic school that teaches both primary and secondary students, from Prep all the way to Year 12. It is located on Canterbury Road. In 2017, about 1,886 students were enrolled here.

Fun Things to Do in Kirwan

Kirwan has many places for sports and fun activities!

Sports and Clubs

You can find the Willows Golf Club here, perfect for golf lovers. There are also the Townsville and District Junior Rugby League Grounds, where young rugby players can practice and play. The Townsville Brothers Leagues Club is another popular spot.

Kirwan is also famous for being the home of the National Rugby League team, the North Queensland Cowboys! Their home ground, 1300SMILES Stadium, is located right here in Kirwan.

Community Groups

The Willows branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at the Girl Guide Hut. This is a great place for women in the community to connect and support each other.