Inner city and CBD
Belgian Gardens real estate agent — Graham Lynham
Belgian Gardens QLD 4810 · about 3 km from the Townsville CBD
Belgian Gardens is a small, leafy inner suburb tucked between the western slopes of Castle Hill and the northern end of The Strand, about 3 km from the CBD. With around 2,070 residents at the 2021 Census, it has a quieter feel than its neighbours while staying close to everything.
Its character comes from its homes. Heritage Queenslanders and elevated timber houses line many streets, alongside low-set post-war homes and a handful of small unit blocks. Buyers who love older homes come here for the verandahs, high ceilings and established gardens, and are generally prepared for the upkeep that comes with timber.
Belgian Gardens State School covers the primary years, and the Castle Hill walking tracks and memorial parks are on the doorstep. RAAF Base Townsville is only about 3 km away, a short commute that suits air force families wanting an inner-city address. For sellers, highlighting a home's heritage features and condition is key.
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The Townsville market
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Townsville (whole city) medians, March 2026 quarter. Source: Queensland Government Statistician's Office (CC BY 4.0). The latest quarter is preliminary.
- Houses $700,000 +15.7% on a year earlier
- Units and townhouses $478,750 +19.7% on a year earlier
Living in Belgian Gardens
Schools
- Belgian Gardens State School (Prep–Year 6)
Shops and amenities
- The northern end of The Strand
- Castle Hill walking tracks
- National Servicemen's Memorial Park and Soroptimist Park
- About 3 km from RAAF Base Townsville
Getting around
Belgian Gardens is about 3 km from the CBD, with main roads to the city and the airport, and local buses along them.
RAAF Base Townsville is about 3 km away in a straight line, one of the shortest commutes to the base from an inner suburb.
Things to check
Lower streets towards the coast can fall within storm tide zones. Many homes are older timber homes that should be checked against current cyclone standards.
Belgian Gardens FAQs
What should buyers check in an older Belgian Gardens home?
Many homes are older timber houses, so have them checked against current cyclone standards, including roof fixings. Lower streets towards the coast can fall within storm tide zones, so check the council's maps for the address.
How close is Belgian Gardens to the RAAF base?
About 3 km in a straight line, one of the shortest commutes to the base from an inner suburb. The CBD is about 3 km away too.
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Nearby suburbs
Suburb facts reviewed September 2026. Population from the 2021 Census.