North Ward, Townsville: Growth, Population & Investment Potential
North Ward, Townsville’s Most Popular Suburb
North Ward is a coastal suburb on the north-edge of Townsville city, located a short 1.6 km away from the region’s CBD.
Consistently voted by Townsville’s residents as the number one suburb to live in, North Ward is designed as one of the biggest community hubs in the city, featuring an ever-expanding range of entertainment and dining options along its foreshore.
North Ward’s popularity is also largely in part due to a good selection of quality schools, easy connectivity to the city centre, and opportunities for recreation along its local safe swimming beach, rock pools, and an array of parks.
North Ward Key Statistics
Population: 5,073
Number of private dwellings: 3,091
Median weekly household income: $1,500
Demographic: Primarily young professionals, with the largest age group being 20-29 years
Property Market Outlook for North Ward
Median house price: $910,000 (+21.3% from Oct 2023 – Sept 2024)
Median house rent: $600 per week (+14.8% from Oct 2023 – Sept 2024)
House rental yield: 4.0%
Median unit price: $345,000 (+9.5% from Oct 2023 – Sept 2024)
Median unit rent: $420 per week (+13.5% from Oct 2023 – Sept 2024)
Unit rental yield: 6.9%
North Ward holds considerable investment potential for 2024 and 2025 — both house and unit prices have been holding steady 12-month growth rates of 21.3% and 9.5% respectively indicating a positive future trend that is likely to be supported by Townsville’s continued development and the influx of residents.
Aside from rising property value, demand for housing in North Ward is also represented by the average days on market – which is 44 days for houses, and 31 for units.
Schools in North Ward
Townsville Central State School — located in the centre of North Ward, serving Prep to Year 6 students.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School — located on the southeast side of North Ward, serving Prep to Year 6 students. Also has a Kindergarten facility.
Townsville Grammar School — located in the centre of North Ward, serving Pre-prep to Year 12 students, with day & boarding options.
St Patrick's College — located on the southeast side of North Ward. A girls-only campus servicing year 7-12 students with day & boarding options.
Transportation Options in North Ward
Bus: Commuters can access the city centre via the Route 205 bus from North Ward which takes under 30 mins. Connections to the rest of Townville’s suburbs are serviced by the 202, 203, and 215 bus series.
Road: Access to the city is within a few minute's drive via State Route 16 which runs through the entirety of North Ward.
Attractions & Amenities in North Ward
The Strand
The Strand is North Ward’s standout feature. As Townsville’s main hub for entertainment and dining along the coast, the Strand is what gives North Ward its buzzing atmosphere and easy accessibility to modern conveniences. The Strand is also home to a local safe swimming beach, a rock seawater pool, barbecues and picnic areas, cycling paths, and opportunities for water activities like fishing.
Queens Gardens Park
A botanical garden including a formal rose garden, a rainforest walk, hedge mazes, and a collection of avian wildlife ranging from peacocks to sulfur-crested cockatoos, and lorikeets.
The Army Museum North Queensland
Located within the historical Jezzine Barracks, the military museum is ideal for history buffs or those who love exploring Townsville’s evolution from its days in the war to the fast-growing town it is today. Visitors and residents can head up to Kissing Point in the barracks for stunning ocean views.
Investment Opportunities in North Ward
North Ward presents a clear investment opportunity for both new and seasoned property investors. The upcoming Stanley Street Residences offers five luxury-designed two and three storey homes that are nestled between Castle Hill and Townsville City, with walking access to the Strand and the coastline.
