Townsville City, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Townsville CityTownsville, Queensland |
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Townsville City centre
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 Townsville City
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 2,945 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,470/km2 (3,800/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4810 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 2.0 km2 (0.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Townsville | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Townsville | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Herbert | ||||||||||||||
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Townsville City is a suburb right in the middle of the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. It sits along the coast. In 2021, about 2,945 people lived here.
This area is the main business centre for Townsville. It's a key place for many companies in Northern Australia.
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Where is Townsville City?
Townsville City is a narrow piece of land. It runs along the north-eastern side of Ross Creek. This creek flows into the Coral Sea. So, the Coral Sea is to the north, and Ross Creek is to the south-east.
To the west, you can see Castle Hill. Most of the land is flat and close to sea level. However, there's a small hill called Melton Hill. It forms a natural border with North Ward to the north-west.
North Ward Road (also known as Denham Street) goes right through the suburb. It runs from the north to the south-east.
A Look Back in Time
Townsville City is located on the traditional lands of the Wulgurukaba Aboriginal people.
The name Townsville City comes from Robert Towns. He was a businessman who helped fund early farming projects around the Ross River area.
Early Churches and Schools
The Baptist Church started holding services in Townsville in January 1888. They first met in rented rooms. In 1891, the church bought land and two small houses for £500. This land was on Fletcher Street.
In September 1893, they bought an empty Congregationalist building. They moved it to their new land. The first service in this new church was on November 23, 1893.
In 1903, a storm called Cyclone Leonta damaged the building. Parts of it were saved and used to build a church hall. It took a while, but a new church was finally built in 1922. They even used about 30,000 bricks from an old powder magazine! The new church opened on September 23, 1922.
In 1981, the church buildings were sold. The Townsville City Baptist Church and the Currajong Baptist Church joined together. They bought a new property in Kirwan.
St Anne's Church of England Girls’ School opened on January 1, 1917. It started with 71 students on Walker Street. During World War II, from 1942 to 1945, the school moved to Ravenswood. This was because people worried about a Japanese invasion. The Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force used the school's buildings in Townsville during this time.
In 1953, the school needed more space. They bought a large piece of land in Mundingburra. The new school opened there on April 13, 1958. Today, it's a school for both boys and girls. It's called the Cathedral School of St Anne and St James.
Who Lives Here?
The number of people living in Townsville City has grown over the years:
- In 2011, about 2,500 people lived in the suburb.
- In 2016, the population grew to 2,910 people.
- By 2021, there were 2,945 people living in Townsville City.
What's in Townsville City?
Townsville City is mostly a business area, but more people are choosing to live here too. You'll find many office buildings. Some big companies like Wilmar International and Suncorp Insurance have offices here.
Many government offices and private companies have their main branches here. This makes Townsville City a key centre for northern Queensland. There has been a lot of new building work in the city centre over the last 20 years.
New Projects and Buildings
- In 2020, a new building for the Australian Taxation Office called Flinders Lane opened.
- The Queensland Country Bank Stadium also opened on February 29, 2020. Elton John even held a concert there!
- Future projects include new offices for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.
- There will also be a new path to climb Castle Hill.
- The Townsville Courthouse is also being updated.
Fun Things to Do and See
- CityLibraries Townsville has a public library on Flinders Street.
- You can visit the Perc Tucker Gallery to see art.
- The Umbrella Studio for Contemporary Arts is also a great place for art.
- The Saints Theodores Greek Orthodox Church is located at 654 Sturt Street.
Learning in Townsville City
There are no schools directly within Townsville City. However, there are schools very close by in neighbouring suburbs:
- Primary schools: Townsville South State School, Townsville West State School, and Townsville Central State School.
- Secondary school: Townsville State High School in Railway Estate.
Events and Festivals
Townsville City hosts many exciting events throughout the year:
- The Northern Australia Festival of Arts and the Northern Fringe Festival happen every July and early August.
- The Townsville Eats food festival is held on the last Friday of every month.
- The Sunday Cotters Markets take place every Sunday on Flinders Street.
