Inner south and central
Oonoonba real estate agent — Shelly Lynham
Oonoonba QLD 4811 · about 4 km from the Townsville CBD
Oonoonba sits on the eastern side of the Ross River, about 4.2 km from the CBD, with direct access to the Bruce Highway heading south. It's a small suburb of around 2,050 residents at the 2021 Census, and handy for anyone who commutes south or towards the port.
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The housing is mainly low-set and elevated family homes, with newer homes built on infill blocks and some duplexes. That combination suits families and first-home buyers wanting a central location, and investors looking for low-maintenance newer homes.
Fairfield Central shopping centre is next door in Idalia, Townsville's racecourse is nearby in Cluden, and Oonoonba Park and Wes Barrett Park give local green space. There are no schools inside the suburb, but several are close by in neighbouring suburbs. Oonoonba was affected by the February 2019 floods, so flood history is an important check for buyers and a good thing for sellers to document.
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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 Oonoonba
Schools
No schools inside the suburb boundary; the nearest are in neighbouring suburbs.
Shops and amenities
- Oonoonba Park and Wes Barrett Park
- Fairfield Central shopping centre in neighbouring Idalia
- Townsville's racecourse in nearby Cluden
- Quick access to the Bruce Highway south
Getting around
Oonoonba is about 4 km from the CBD, with direct access to the Bruce Highway south and local buses along the main roads.
Lavarack Barracks is about 5 km away in a straight line, and the hospital about 6.5 km.
Things to check
Oonoonba sits on the eastern side of the Ross River and was affected by the February 2019 floods. Check the council's flood maps for the address and confirm flood cover.
Oonoonba FAQs
Was Oonoonba affected by the 2019 floods?
Yes. Oonoonba sits on the eastern side of the Ross River and was affected in February 2019. Check the council's flood maps for the address and confirm flood cover.
How far is Oonoonba from the CBD?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, with direct access to the Bruce Highway south and local buses along the main roads.
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Nearby suburbs
Suburb facts reviewed September 2026. Population from the 2021 Census.