Northern suburbs
Burdell real estate agent — Shelly Lynham
Burdell QLD 4818 · about 13 km from the Townsville CBD
Burdell is the centre of Townsville's northern growth corridor, with around 7,170 residents at the 2021 Census and new estates still being completed. North Shore Marketplace, with Woolworths and Aldi, anchors the suburb, and the Northern Beaches Leisure Centre, Osterlund Park and the estate parks give families plenty to do.
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The housing is modern: three- and four-bedroom homes, newer estate homes on compact blocks, and duplexes. Buyers include young families, first-home buyers and investors, and many appreciate buying a home built to current cyclone standards. Three primary schools are in the suburb: North Shore State School, Bohlevale State School and St Clare's Catholic School.
The Bruce Highway links Burdell to the CBD, the Bohle industrial area and RAAF Base Townsville, about 7 km away. Bushland Beach is close for weekends. With plenty of similar homes on the market, Burdell sellers benefit from sharp presentation and pricing based on recent local sales.
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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 Burdell
Schools
- North Shore State School (Prep–Year 6)
- Bohlevale State School (Early childhood–Year 6)
- St Clare's Catholic School (Prep–Year 6)
Shops and amenities
- North Shore Marketplace (Woolworths and Aldi)
- Northern Beaches Leisure Centre
- Osterlund Park and new estate parks
- Close to Bushland Beach and the Bruce Highway
Getting around
The Bruce Highway connects Burdell to the CBD, RAAF Base Townsville and the Bohle industrial area, and local buses serve the area.
RAAF Base Townsville is about 7 km away in a straight line, closer than Lavarack Barracks, which is nearly 15 km.
Things to check
Most of Burdell's housing is recent, built to modern cyclone standards. Low-lying land near creeks and drainage corridors should still be checked on the council's flood maps.
Burdell FAQs
Which schools are in Burdell?
North Shore State School and St Clare's Catholic School (both Prep to Year 6), and Bohlevale State School (early childhood to Year 6).
How close is Burdell to the RAAF base?
About 7 km in a straight line, closer than Lavarack Barracks, which is nearly 15 km away.
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Suburb facts reviewed September 2026. Population from the 2021 Census.