Inner city and CBD
West End real estate agent — Shelly Lynham
West End QLD 4810 · about 3 km from the Townsville CBD
West End is a character-filled inner suburb about 2.6 km from the CBD, running along Ingham Road towards the airport. It's one of Townsville's older suburbs, and its Queenslanders and timber cottages, post-war low-set homes and unit blocks attract buyers who value history and a short trip to the city.
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The Townsville Showgrounds and Weststate Private Hospital are in the suburb, and Ross Creek Park, West End Park and Mick Downey Oval provide open space. Townsville West State School covers the primary years, and Townsville Flexible Learning Centre offers an alternative secondary pathway. Castletown, the CBD and the airport are all a few minutes away.
RAAF Base Townsville is under 4 km away, making West End one of the closest inner suburbs to the base. Many homes are older, so buyers look at cyclone fixings and maintenance, and parts of the suburb near Ross Creek can be affected in heavy rain and floods.
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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 West End
Schools
- Townsville West State School (Prep–Year 6)
- Townsville Flexible Learning Centre (Years 7–12)
Shops and amenities
- Weststate Private Hospital
- Townsville Showgrounds
- Ross Creek Park, West End Park and Mick Downey Oval
- Short trips to the CBD, Castletown and the airport
Getting around
Ingham Road runs through West End towards the CBD, about 2.6 km away, and the airport. Local buses serve the main roads.
RAAF Base Townsville is under 4 km away in a straight line, making West End one of the closest inner suburbs to the base.
Things to check
Parts of West End near Ross Creek and low-lying drainage areas can be affected in heavy rain and floods. Older homes should be checked against current cyclone standards.
West End FAQs
How close is West End to the CBD and the RAAF base?
About 2.6 km from the CBD and under 4 km from RAAF Base Townsville, in a straight line.
What should I check when buying in West End?
Parts of West End near Ross Creek and low-lying drainage areas can be affected in heavy rain and floods. Older homes should be checked against current cyclone standards.
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Suburb facts reviewed September 2026. Population from the 2021 Census.