Mount Louisa, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mount Louisa Townsville, Queensland
Mount Louisa, with the Ross River in the foreground and Cleveland Bay in the distance
Mount Louisa Location in Townsville, Australia
Population	9,227 (2021 census)
• Density	905/km2 (2,340/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4814
Area	10.2 km2 (3.9 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	10.6 km (7 mi) W of Townsville CBD 1,340 km (833 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	City of Townsville
State electorate(s)	Townsville
Federal Division(s)	Herbert
Suburbs around Mount Louisa: Bohle Mount St John Mount St John Cosgrove Mount Louisa Garbutt Shaw Kirwan Heatley

Mount Louisa is a suburb located in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. It's a place where people live, with homes and neighborhoods. The suburb is named after a mountain called Mount Louisa, which is also found within its borders.

In 2021, about 9,227 people called Mount Louisa home. It's a growing community in the sunny state of Queensland.

Exploring Mount Louisa's Geography

Mount Louisa suburb is located west of the main Townsville CBD (Central Business District). The mountain itself is a notable landmark. It starts at just 10 meters above sea level. Then it rises up to a peak of 193 meters.

Most of the houses and residential areas are on the flat land. This land is found to the north and south of the mountain. There's also a small industrial area. You can find this area along the northern edge of the suburb.

Two main roads help people get around. North Townsville Road goes from west to east. Garbutt–Upper Ross Road runs along part of the southern border.

A Glimpse into Mount Louisa's Past

Mount Louisa played an important role during World War II. A large military base, known as Depot #2, was set up at the base of the mountain. As many as 4,000 American soldiers worked and lived there.

The soldiers had a special place for entertainment. It was called Helton Hall. This was an open-air building. It was named after Master Sergeant Helton. He sadly died in a plane crash.

Many famous Hollywood stars visited Helton Hall. They came to entertain the troops. Some of these stars included John Wayne, Joe E. Brown, and Gary Cooper. Actresses Una Merkel and Phyllis Brook also performed. Even Woody Herman's famous orchestra played music there.

Who Lives in Mount Louisa?

The number of people living in Mount Louisa has been growing. In 2016, the suburb had a population of 8,825 people. By 2021, the population had increased to 9,227 people. This shows that more families and individuals are choosing to live in this area.

Learning in Mount Louisa

Mount Louisa is home to Calvary Christian College. This is a private school for both primary and secondary students. It teaches children from Prep (the first year of school) all the way to Year 12. You can find the college at 569 Bayswater Road. In 2017, the school had 797 students. It also had 55 teachers helping them learn.

There are no government-run schools directly in Mount Louisa. However, students have good options nearby. For primary school, kids can go to Heatley State School in Heatley. Kirwan State School and The Willows State School are in Kirwan. Vincent State School is in Vincent.

For high school, students can attend Heatley Secondary College in Heatley. Another option is Kirwan State High School in Kirwan. These schools are all close by.