North Ward, Queensland


North Ward is a coastal suburb in Townsville in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. The suburb is one of the oldest in the city but has undergone significant development over many decades. It is very popular with tourists and investors. It is home to some of the city's top attractions including The Strand, the waterpark, and the rockpool.

Geography

North Ward is home to the beachside area known as The Strand, which overlooks Magnetic Island. The land is mostly flat at close to sea level except for Stanton Hill in the south of the locality which rises to 60 metres. Kissing Point is a headland at the most northerly part of North Ward.

History

North Ward is among Townsville's oldest suburbs, dating to the 1870s.
St Joseph's School opened on 29 March 1873.
At the North Ward had a population of 5,097 people.

Heritage listings

North Ward has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
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