Northern beaches and rural north
Bluewater real estate agent — Graham Lynham
Bluewater QLD 4818 · about 30 km from the Townsville CBD
Bluewater stretches along the Bruce Highway about 30 km north of the CBD, taking in rural-residential land, acreage and a stretch of coast. Around 715 people lived here at the 2021 Census, over a large area, and the city is about 30 minutes' drive away.
Homes are mostly rural-residential houses on larger blocks and acreage with sheds, with some coastal homes. Families like the combination of space and a local primary school, Bluewater State School, while boaties and anglers value the nearby coast, creeks and boat access. Shopping is in Deeragun and Burdell, about 15 to 20 minutes away.
Bluewater suits buyers who want a rural lifestyle within commuting distance of Townsville. It does bring a mix of natural risks: creeks that can flood in heavy rain, coastal areas in storm tide zones, and bushland with bushfire risk. Checking the council's maps for the specific address, and insurance cover, should be part of every purchase.
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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 Bluewater
Schools
- Bluewater State School (Prep–Year 6)
Shops and amenities
- Bluewater State School
- Coast, creeks and boat access nearby
- Shopping in Deeragun and Burdell, about 15 to 20 minutes away
- Bruce Highway access
Getting around
Bluewater sits along the Bruce Highway about 30 km north of the CBD in a straight line. A car is essential, with the city around 30 minutes away.
RAAF Base Townsville is about 24 km away in a straight line. Most Bluewater tenants accept a longer commute for the lifestyle.
Things to check
Bluewater has creeks that can flood in heavy rain, coastal areas within storm tide zones, and bushland blocks with bushfire risk. Check the council's maps for the address.
Bluewater FAQs
How far is Bluewater from Townsville?
About 30 km north of the CBD in a straight line, around 30 minutes by car via the Bruce Highway.
What risks should Bluewater buyers check?
Depending on the address: creek flooding, storm tide on the coast, and bushfire on bushland blocks. Check the council's maps for the property and confirm insurance cover.
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Nearby suburbs
Suburb facts reviewed September 2026. Population from the 2021 Census.