Northern beaches and rural north
Balgal Beach real estate agent — Shelly Lynham
Balgal Beach QLD 4816 · about 50 km from the Townsville CBD
Balgal Beach is a beachside village about 50 km north of the CBD, just off the Bruce Highway near Rollingstone. Around 1,000 people lived here at the 2021 Census, and it has the relaxed feel of a coastal holiday town all year round.
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The homes are beachside houses, holiday-style homes and houses on larger coastal blocks. Buyers are usually lifestyle-driven: retirees and sea-changers, families wanting a weekender, and anglers and boaties who value the foreshore and boat access. Mystic Sands Golf and Country Club is close by, and the other northern beaches villages are a short drive.
The city is roughly 45 minutes to an hour away, so Balgal Beach suits people who don't need to commute daily. As a low-lying coastal village, much of it sits within storm tide zones. Buyers should check the council's storm tide and flood maps and insurance for each address, and sellers should have that information ready for buyers.
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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 Balgal Beach
Schools
No schools inside the suburb boundary; the nearest are in neighbouring suburbs.
Shops and amenities
- Balgal Beach foreshore and boat access
- Mystic Sands Golf and Country Club
- Rollingstone and the northern beaches nearby
- Bruce Highway access north and south
Getting around
Balgal Beach is about 50 km north of the CBD in a straight line, off the Bruce Highway. Most residents drive, and the city is roughly 45 minutes to an hour away.
RAAF Base Townsville is about 44 km away in a straight line. Balgal Beach suits lifestyle tenants more than daily commuters.
Things to check
Balgal Beach is a low-lying coastal village, much of it within storm tide zones. Check the council's storm tide and flood maps for the address and confirm insurance cover.
Balgal Beach FAQs
How far is Balgal Beach from Townsville?
About 50 km north of the CBD in a straight line, roughly 45 minutes to an hour by car via the Bruce Highway.
What should buyers check in Balgal Beach?
Much of Balgal Beach is low-lying and within storm tide zones. Check the council's storm tide and flood maps for the address, and confirm insurance cover and cost before buying.
From a Balgal Beach client
★★★★★
“A big thankyou to Shelly Lynham of Lynham and Co real estate in Townsville. We purchased a house without being able to attend an onsite inspection from interstate. While this was difficult we had many phone calls with Shelly that were handled not only professionally but also with care and understanding which helped put us at ease. I think Shelly's personal guidance made the difference with this property sale and highlights the difference working with a business owner not just a salesperson.”
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Nearby suburbs
Suburb facts reviewed September 2026. Population from the 2021 Census.