North Ward vs South Townsville, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | North Ward | South Townsville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.1/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.3/100 | 42.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 159.3 / 1k | 159.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 6 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 29.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 729 | 165 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Population | 5,073 | 2,424 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNorth Ward
- Best for familiesNorth Ward
- Best for beach lifestyleNorth Ward
- Best for best valueNorth Ward
- Best for best schoolsNorth Ward
Comparison summary
North Ward and South Townsville offer different strengths across official suburb data. North Ward leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours North Ward; Housing (desirability) favours South Townsville; Crime rate favours South Townsville. Quick verdicts: Retirees → North Ward, Families → North Ward, Beach lifestyle → North Ward, Best value → North Ward.