Southern, Upper Ross and western
Annandale real estate agent — Shelly Lynham
Annandale QLD 4814 · about 7 km from the Townsville CBD
Annandale sits in a bend of the Ross River, a short drive from the CBD and closer still to Townsville's big employers. Townsville University Hospital is about 2.5 km away, James Cook University under 4 km, and Lavarack Barracks just over 2 km, which makes it a practical choice for families working at any of the three.
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The housing is mostly modern brick homes from the 1980s onwards, many on quiet crescents and cul-de-sacs, with larger executive homes near the river and a mix of townhouses and duplexes. School choice is a big part of the appeal: Annandale State School, William Ross State High School, Annandale Christian College and Southern Cross Catholic College are all inside the suburb, the last two running from Prep to Year 12.
Outdoors, the Riverside Park bikeway, the Palmetum and the rainforest and lagoon habitat walks line the river, and the Murray Sporting Complex and Townsville Stadium are on the southern edge.
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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 Annandale
Schools
- Annandale State School (Prep–Year 6)
- William Ross State High School (Years 7–12)
- Annandale Christian College (Prep–Year 12)
- Southern Cross Catholic College (Prep–Year 12)
Shops and amenities
- Annandale Central shopping centre
- Murray Sporting Complex and Townsville Stadium next door
- Ross River parklands and the Riverside Park bikeway
- Rainforest and lagoon habitat walks
Getting around
Main roads link Annandale to Aitkenvale, Douglas and the CBD within minutes, and local bus services run along them.
Lavarack Barracks is about 2 km away in neighbouring Murray, and Townsville University Hospital about 2.5 km, making Annandale one of the closest family suburbs to both.
Things to check
Annandale borders the Ross River, and some riverside streets were affected in the February 2019 floods. Check the council's flood maps for each address and confirm flood cover.
Annandale FAQs
Is Annandale close to the hospital and JCU?
Yes. Townsville University Hospital is about 2.5 km away and James Cook University about 3.7 km, in a straight line. Lavarack Barracks is around 2.3 km away in neighbouring Murray.
Was Annandale affected by the 2019 floods?
Some streets close to the Ross River were affected in February 2019, while much of the suburb was not. Flood exposure varies street by street, so buyers should check the Townsville City Council flood maps for the exact address.
Which schools are in Annandale?
Annandale State School (Prep to Year 6), William Ross State High School (Years 7 to 12), and two Prep to Year 12 schools: Annandale Christian College and Southern Cross Catholic College.
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Suburb facts reviewed September 2026. Population from the 2021 Census.