Southern, Upper Ross and western
Stuart real estate agent — Shelly Lynham
Stuart QLD 4811 · about 9 km from the Townsville CBD
Stuart sits on the Bruce Highway south of the city, about 9 km from the CBD, on the lower slopes of Mount Stuart. It's a large suburb that also includes industry, with around 1,580 residents at the 2021 Census.
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The homes are houses on larger blocks, rural-residential acreage and older family homes. Buyers are often looking for space close to the city, and many work nearby in the southern industrial areas or at the Port of Townsville, both a short drive away. Fairfield Central in Idalia is the nearest major shopping centre.
Stuart offers something that's hard to find this close to the CBD: land. Buyers compare block size, sheds, access and zoning as well as the house, and older homes should be checked for condition and cyclone standards. Parts of Stuart are low-lying and close to creeks and the coast, so the council's flood and storm tide maps and insurance should be checked for each address.
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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 Stuart
Schools
No schools inside the suburb boundary; the nearest are in neighbouring suburbs.
Shops and amenities
- Close to Fairfield Central in Idalia
- Bruce Highway access south and to the city
- Mount Stuart's lower slopes
- Short drive to the Port of Townsville and industrial areas
Getting around
Stuart sits on the Bruce Highway south, about 9 km from the CBD in a straight line, with quick access to the port and southern industrial areas.
Lavarack Barracks is about 8 km away in a straight line. Stuart suits workers in the southern industrial areas more than defence or university commuters.
Things to check
Parts of Stuart are low-lying and close to creeks and the coast. Check the council's flood and storm tide maps for the address, and confirm insurance cover.
Stuart FAQs
What kinds of properties are in Stuart?
Houses on larger blocks, rural-residential acreage and older family homes, about 9 km from the CBD.
What should I check before buying in Stuart?
Parts of Stuart are low-lying and close to creeks and the coast. Check the council's flood and storm tide maps for the address, and confirm insurance cover.
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Nearby suburbs
Suburb facts reviewed September 2026. Population from the 2021 Census.