South Townsville, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids South Townsville Townsville, Queensland
South Townsville, 2016
South Townsville Location in Queensland
Population	2,424 (2021 census)
• Density	449/km2 (1,160/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4810
Area	5.4 km2 (2.1 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	2.0 km (1 mi) SE of Townsville CBD 1,353 km (841 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	City of Townsville
State electorate(s)	Townsville
Federal Division(s)	Herbert
Suburbs around South Townsville: Townsville CBD Coral Sea Coral Sea Townsville CBD South Townsville Coral Sea Railway Estate Stuart Coral Sea

South Townsville is a coastal suburb in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the city of Townsville. In 2021, about 2,424 people lived there.

What is South Townsville like?

South Townsville is located on the northern part of Ross Island. The Coral Sea is to its north. Ross Creek is to the west. The Ross River is to the east. Another suburb, Railway Estate, is on the southern part of the island.

Important roads like North Townsville Road (also called Boundary Street) and North Ward Road (Dean Street) go through the area. Townsville Port Road also enters from the south-east.

This suburb is mostly for homes. But it's also a key place for businesses and industries in Townsville. It connects to the main city area, known as the Townsville CBD. South Townsville offers places to stay and fun nightlife spots. Palmer Street is famous for its restaurants and hotels. The Port of Townsville is here. Also, the Queensland Country Bank Stadium is located where old train yards used to be.

A Look at History

Ross Island State School first opened its doors on 26 February 1884. Later, in 1936, its name changed to Townsville South State School.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in South Townsville has changed over the years:

• In 2011, about 2,138 people lived here.
• In 2016, the population grew to 2,353 people.
• By 2021, the population was 2,424 people.

Important Old Buildings

South Townsville has some buildings that are listed for their historical importance. These are called heritage-listed sites:

• The Victoria Park Hotel at 266 Boundary Street (19°16′08″S 146°49′44″E / 19.2689°S 146.8289°E / -19.2689; 146.8289 (Victoria Park Hotel)).
• St John's Anglican Church at 30–34 Macrossan Street (19°15′48″S 146°49′41″E / 19.2634°S 146.828°E / -19.2634; 146.828 (St John's Anglican Church)).

Schools in the Area

Townsville South State School, circa 2022

Townsville South State School is a public primary school. It teaches students from Prep to Year 6. It is located at 78 Tully Street (19°15′46″S 146°49′36″E / 19.2629°S 146.8266°E / -19.2629; 146.8266 (Townsville South State School)). In 2018, the school had 126 students. There were 13 teachers and 9 other staff members.

There are no high schools directly in South Townsville. The closest public high school is Townsville State High School. It is in the nearby suburb of Railway Estate.

Fun Things to Do

The Civic Theatre is a place where you can see many shows. It hosts artists from Australia and around the world. You can watch dance, music, opera, comedy, and drama performances there.