Overall score
North Ward
53.9/100
South Townsville
42.6/100
North Ward vs South Townsville, QLD Suburb Comparison
North Ward for retirees and value; South Townsville for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
North WardSouth Townsville
Crime rate
North Ward
309.5 / 1k
South Townsville
309.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
North Ward
735
South Townsville
162
Population
North Ward
5,073
South Townsville
2,424
Metric leadNorth Ward 8South Townsville 12 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNorth Ward
- Best for familiesSouth Townsville
- Best for beach lifestyleSouth Townsville
- Best for best valueNorth Ward
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | North Ward | South Townsville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.9/100 | 42.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.7/100 | 58.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 309.5 / 1k | 309.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.8/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 6 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 29.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 735 | 162 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Green cover | 12.5% | 4.1% |
| Population | 5,073 | 2,424 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
North Ward reads as a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone; South Townsville is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone.
North Ward tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while South Townsville stands out for housing affordability.
North Ward suits retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas South Townsville is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.