Summary
South Townsville is a coastal suburb of Townsville in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, South Townsville had a population of 2,353 people.[1]
| South Townsville Townsville, Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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 South Townsville, 2016 | |||||||||||||||
  South Townsville | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 19°15′37″S 146°49′51″E / 19.2602°S 146.8308°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 2,353 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 436/km2 (1,129/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4810 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 5.4 km2 (2.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | City of Townsville | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Townsville | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Herbert | ||||||||||||||
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Geography edit
South Townsville is located on the northern end of Ross Island, bounded by the Coral Sea to the north, Ross Creek to the west and the Ross River to the east. The suburb of Railway Estate occupies the southern part of the island.[3]
North Townsville Road (Boundary Street) runs through from south-west to south-east, North Ward Road (Dean Street) passes through the western extremity, and Townsville Port Road enters from the south-east.[4]
Predominantly residential, it also is an important commercial and industrial hub of the city. The suburb is also a continuation to the Townsville CBD, serving as an accommodation and nightlife centre for the locals. The Palmer Street area of the suburb is known locally for its restaurants, hotels and its atmosphere. The suburb is also home to both the Port of Townsville and formerly Queensland Rail's North Rail Yards which have been redeveloped into the Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
History edit
Ross Island State School opened on 26 February 1884. In 1936 it became Townsville South State School.[5]
In the 2011 census, South Townsville had a population of 2,138 people.[6]
In the 2016 census, South Townsville had a population of 2,353 people.[1]
Heritage listings edit
South Townsville has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- 266 Boundary Street (19°16′08″S 146°49′44″E / 19.2689°S 146.8289°E): Victoria Park Hotel[7]
- 30–34 Macrossan Street (19°15′48″S 146°49′41″E / 19.2634°S 146.828°E): St John's Anglican Church[8]
Education edit
Townsville South State School is a government primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls at 78 Tully Street (19°15′46″S 146°49′36″E / 19.2629°S 146.8266°E).[9][10] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 126 students with 13 teachers (9 full-time equivalent) and 9 non-teaching staff (5 full-time equivalent).[11]
There are no secondary schools in South Townsville. The nearest government secondary school is Townsville State High School in neighbouring Railway Estate to the south-west.[3]
Amenities edit
The Civic Theatre hosts many national and international artists in the fields of dance, music, opera, comedy and drama.[citation needed]
References edit
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "South Townsville (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "South Townsville – suburb in City of Townsville (entry 49635)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ^ a b "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
- ^ Google (26 April 2023). "South Townsville" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "South Townsville (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
- ^ "Victoria Park Hotel (entry 600882)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
- ^ "St John's Anglican Church Precinct (entry 600880)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
- ^ "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "Townsville South State School". Townsville South State School. 12 December 2019. Archived from the original on 14 March 2021. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
- ^ "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
External links edit
- "South Townsville". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.