North Ward, Queensland
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North Ward, is a suburb in Townsville, Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...

, Australia. North Ward is home to the beachside area known as The Strand
The Strand, Townsville
The Strand is a seaside foreshore located in Townsville, Australia. It is located in the suburb of North Ward. The Strand has a view of the Port of Townsville and Magnetic Island, as well as to Cape Cleveland...

, which overlooks Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island is an island offshore from the city of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. This mountainous island in Cleveland Bay has effectively become a suburb of Townsville, with 2,107 permanent residents. The island is accessible from Townsville Breakwater to Nelly Bay Harbour by ferry...

. North Ward is among Townsville's oldest suburbs, dating to the 1870s.

Amenities in North Ward

Parks:
  • The Strand
    The Strand, Townsville
    The Strand is a seaside foreshore located in Townsville, Australia. It is located in the suburb of North Ward. The Strand has a view of the Port of Townsville and Magnetic Island, as well as to Cape Cleveland...

     Foreshore and Park.
  • Queens Gardens Botanical Gardens
    Queens Gardens, Townsville
    Queens Gardens are one of three botanical gardens of Townsville, Queensland. Queens Gardens are located in the suburb of North Ward, at the base of Castle Hill, near to both the city centre and The Strand beachside park. They have been called Townsville's finest park.-Layout:The park covers over 4...

    , Townsville

Sport:
  • Townsville Sports Reserve
  • Tobruk Memorial Baths
    Tobruk Memorial Baths
    The Tobruk Memorial Baths in Townsville, Australia is a complex of outdoor swimming pools operated by the Townsville City Council. It is located on The Strand, in the beachside suburb of North Ward.-Facilities:...


Schools:
  • St Patrick's College, Townsville
    St Patrick's College, Townsville
    St Patrick's College is a Catholic Day and Residential Girls' Secondary School in the Mercy Tradition. The College is located at 45 The Strand, North Ward, Townsville, North Queensland, Australia.-History:...

  • Townsville Central State School
  • Townsville Grammar School
    Townsville Grammar School
    Townsville Grammar School is an independent, co-educational, day, International Baccalaureate and boarding school, located in Townsville, Queensland, Australia....

  • St Joseph's The Strand Catholic Primary School


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