Northern suburbs
Bushland Beach real estate agent — Graham Lynham
Bushland Beach QLD 4818 · about 16 km from the Townsville CBD
Bushland Beach is a beachside family suburb on Townsville's northern beaches, with around 6,640 residents at the 2021 Census. The foreshore and esplanade are the heart of it, and the Townsville Town Common Conservation Park is nearby, giving the suburb a coastal, outdoor feel.
Most homes are modern three- and four-bedroom family houses, many with pools and side access for boats, along with beachside homes near the esplanade. Buyers are often families and boaties who want the beach lifestyle with the space of a modern home. A local shopping centre with Coles covers daily needs, and North Shore Marketplace is next door in Burdell.
The CBD is roughly 20 to 25 minutes away by car, and RAAF Base Townsville about 10 km. There are no schools inside the suburb, but several are close by in Burdell, Mount Low and Deeragun. Parts of Bushland Beach sit within storm tide zones, so buyers should check the council's maps for each address.
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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 Bushland Beach
Schools
No schools inside the suburb boundary; the nearest are in neighbouring suburbs.
Shops and amenities
- Local shopping centre with Coles
- Bushland Beach foreshore and esplanade
- North Shore Marketplace in neighbouring Burdell
- Townsville Town Common Conservation Park nearby
Getting around
Bushland Beach connects to the Bruce Highway through Mount Low and Burdell. Most tenants drive, and the CBD is roughly 20 to 25 minutes away.
RAAF Base Townsville is about 10 km away in a straight line, and Lavarack Barracks about 18 km.
Things to check
As a beachside suburb, parts of Bushland Beach sit within storm tide zones. Most homes are recent and built to modern cyclone standards, but check storm tide and flood maps for each address.
Bushland Beach FAQs
What kinds of homes are in Bushland Beach?
Mostly modern three- and four-bedroom family homes, many with pools and side access for boats, plus beachside homes near the esplanade.
Is Bushland Beach in a storm tide zone?
Parts of it are, as a beachside suburb. Check the council's storm tide and flood maps for the address. Most homes are recent and built to modern cyclone standards.
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Suburb facts reviewed September 2026. Population from the 2021 Census.