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North Ward real estate agent — Shelly Lynham
North Ward QLD 4810 · about 1 km from the Townsville CBD
North Ward is Townsville's beachside suburb, running along The Strand about 1.4 km from the CBD. Its foreshore has the beach, the rock pool and the water park, and the city is close enough to walk or cycle to along The Strand.
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The housing reflects that position. Beachfront and near-beach apartments and low-rise unit blocks line the streets closest to the water, with townhouses and older Queenslanders and elevated homes further back towards Castle Hill. That mix brings a wide range of buyers: professionals and couples wanting an easy city lifestyle, downsizers leaving a big block, and investors.
Families have good school choice within the suburb, with Townsville Central State School, St Joseph's Catholic School on The Strand, St Patrick's College and Townsville Grammar School's North Ward campus. Queens Gardens, North Ward Shopping Village, Tennis Townsville and the Army Museum of North Queensland at Jezzine Barracks round out the local amenity. For apartment sellers, body corporate records and levies are an important part of preparing for sale.
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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 North Ward
Schools
- Townsville Central State School (Prep–Year 6)
- St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand (Prep–Year 6)
- St Patrick's College (Years 7–12)
- Townsville Grammar School, North Ward campus (Years 7–12)
Shops and amenities
- The Strand foreshore, beach, rock pool and water park
- Queens Gardens
- North Ward Shopping Village (Coles)
- Army Museum of North Queensland at Jezzine Barracks
- Tennis Townsville and the Townsville Sports Reserve
Getting around
Walking or cycling distance to the CBD along The Strand, with local buses along the main roads into the city.
RAAF Base Townsville is about 5 km away, while JCU and the hospital are around 10 km, so North Ward suits people working in the city more than on the southern campuses.
Things to check
Low-lying streets near The Strand sit within storm tide zones. Check the council's storm tide and flood maps, and make sure the body corporate's building cover and your own landlord insurance line up.
North Ward FAQs
What should I check when buying an apartment in North Ward?
Review the body corporate records, levies and sinking fund, building insurance and any planned works. Low-lying streets near The Strand are also in storm tide zones, so check the council's storm tide and flood maps for the address.
How far is North Ward from the CBD?
About 1.4 km, close enough to walk or cycle along The Strand. RAAF Base Townsville is about 5 km away, and JCU and the hospital are around 10 km.
Which schools are in North Ward?
Townsville Central State School and St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand (both Prep to Year 6), plus St Patrick's College and Townsville Grammar School's North Ward campus (both Years 7 to 12).
From a North Ward client
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Suburb facts reviewed September 2026. Population from the 2021 Census.