Inner city and CBD
South Townsville real estate agent — Graham Lynham
South Townsville QLD 4810 · about 1 km from the Townsville CBD
South Townsville sits just across Ross Creek from the CBD, a short walk or ride into the city. It's home to Palmer Street's restaurants and cafes, the Maritime Museum of Townsville, the Recreational Boating Park and Victoria Park, which makes it one of the city's liveliest small suburbs.
Its housing tells the story of the suburb's past and present. Workers' cottages and Queenslanders sit alongside modern apartments near Ross Creek, townhouses and small unit blocks. Buyers range from renovators after a character cottage to professionals wanting a lock-up-and-leave apartment close to work and dining.
Townsville South State School covers the primary years, the port is next door, and boaties have the boating park on their doorstep. South Townsville is low-lying and close to Ross Creek and the coast, so large parts sit within storm tide zones. Buyers should check the maps for each address, and apartment buyers should also review body corporate records.
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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 South Townsville
Schools
- Townsville South State School (Prep–Year 6)
Shops and amenities
- Palmer Street restaurants and cafes
- Maritime Museum of Townsville
- Townsville Recreational Boating Park and Victoria Park
- Walking distance to the CBD across Ross Creek
Getting around
South Townsville is a short walk or ride across Ross Creek to the CBD, with local buses and direct access to the port.
Ross Island Barracks is next door in Railway Estate, and Lavarack Barracks about 9 km away in a straight line.
Things to check
South Townsville is low-lying and close to Ross Creek and the coast, so large parts sit within storm tide zones. Check the council's storm tide and flood maps for the address, and confirm insurance cover.
South Townsville FAQs
What's it like living in South Townsville?
Central and lively. Palmer Street's restaurants, the Maritime Museum and the Recreational Boating Park are in the suburb, and the CBD is a short walk across Ross Creek.
What should buyers check in South Townsville?
Large parts are low-lying and within storm tide zones. Check the council's storm tide and flood maps for the address, confirm insurance, and review body corporate records for apartments.
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Suburb facts reviewed September 2026. Population from the 2021 Census.