North Ward vs West End, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | North Ward | West End |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.1/100 | 37.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.3/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 159.3 / 1k | 159.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 8 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 14.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 729 | 41 |
| Population | 5,073 | 3,891 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNorth Ward
- Best for familiesNorth Ward
- Best for beach lifestyleNorth Ward
- Best for investmentNorth Ward
- Best for best valueNorth Ward
- Best for best schoolsNorth Ward
Comparison summary
North Ward and West End (Townsville - Qld) offer different strengths across official suburb data. North Ward leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours North Ward; Housing (desirability) favours North Ward; Crime rate favours West End (Townsville - Qld). Quick verdicts: Retirees → North Ward, Families → North Ward, Beach lifestyle → North Ward, Investment → North Ward.