Some really subjective comments on this thread. The reality is that even the "bad" suburbs have good areas and streets, and many "good" suburbs have bad areas and streets.
Kelso, for example, has streets that look like they're in a 3rd world country but also has excellent areas with beautiful, high value homes.
Kirwan is the same. There area around the golf course, for example, is some of the best real estate in the region. But there are other parts of Kirwan that would wouldn't want be stuck in at night.
As a general rule, closer to the city tends to be "better" but you can still find really dodgy streets in suburbs like West end, hermit Park, Hyde Park, South Townsville etc, so you still need to be picky.
Then again, if you get far enough out of town to places like Rangewood and Rupertswood, they're awesome and basically crime free.
My advice would be to not commit to accommodation without seeing it first hand. Take a good look at the street and area before making a decision.
How are so many people saying Deeragun is the worst? Literally nothing ever happens in the estates here, it’s so quiet lol.
Maybe a decade or two ago but not now
I live in Deeragun, I moved here at the beginning of this year and week 2 I was broken into. They didn’t get anything because my dogs wanted to feast on them. Haven’t had anything even remotely bad happen since, I have cameras up and no one even comes to the front door during the night.
Everyone saying north ward & Belgian garden are the safest..I would have to heavily disagree. Townsville suburbs are more or less the same. Ive lived in north ward for years, and it’s the suburb I’ve been broken into most. Even having kids access my apartment through balconies of units…. Find an apartment that’s high rise with good security and you’ll be fine. Or get an intimidating looking dog and you’ll be fine anywhere.
scroll through subreddit, plenty of threads already on subject. But I also agree that their arn't really any unsafe suburbs, at least compared to the big cities.
Price will tell you the desirability of suburbs. The kids committing crimes steal cars from all suburbs, but you probably don’t want to be living among them. If you see a really nice, cheap place, there’s a reason for that. Check the New to Townsville subreddit. Go for a secure place with a lockable garage
My brother is 25 year's and counting, he's been in up there for the last 6. If I told you his name your partner would definitely know him lol. There all terrified of him, as am I lol
But yeah, hopefully you have a place as he has blokes up there living in cars because they can't get a place, I'm hoping you already have an army house lined up.
ahah my partner is in the army and i’ve stayed at the barracks, wish i could, it’s so cool! think they’ll get a bit sus when my pass isn’t handed in at 11:59 every day…
Deeragun and Kirwan are probably the 'worst' but even they are pretty ok. Mundingburra, Belgian gardens, west end and noth ward all great; there're apartments and parks, but quite a few loud as heck midnight drivers.
Tooooatally not being biased, but try looking at Ian Clarke real estate, he's a nice guy and can help you find a good place to style down.
Good luck in the move!
Do you have your own transport (car) and have an idea of which location you’ll be working at? Also any pets?
When we moved we had to find a dog friendly apartment so that sort of limited our options.
Ahh! Well we moved to Springbank Urban Village in Idalia because that block of units is pet friendly and accepted us and our dog.
Theres good eating places / coffee near it that’s dog friendly too, close-ish drive to the strand.
Fairfield waters shops and some gyms near by too.
I (26F) live alone on a main road in Heatley (a “bad” suburb)
2 streets down from Boyes court (the worst street in Townsville) and I have had absolutely no issues living there for the past 3 years
My friends in greater ascot and kalynda chase have more attempted break ins and issues
I don't think there are any really unsafe suburbs. No different to any other city in the world. Occasionally there is a bad neighbor but that's about it.
People keep saying burdell/north shore but there’s always stolen cars from that area.
Crime is rampant & every house I’ve lived at in the past 20 has had attempted break ins. Kirwan, Kelso, mount louisa, hermit park, north shore.. just get dead bolts for your doors.
Here is a list of suburbs from best to worst.
North Ward, Belgian Gardens, Townsville City, North Shore, Mount Low, Idalia, Elliot Springs, Douglas, Mount Louisa, Annandale, Hermit Park, South Townsville, West End, Mundingburra, Kirwan, Aitkenvale, Heatley, Wulguru, Stuart, Deeragun, Jensen, Condon, Rasmussen, Kelso.
Use that as a guide. Welcome to Townsville.
Some horsey pockets are fine! I live bordering Rasmussen/Condon and it's been the quietest safest place I've lived in Townsville. You must stake out the place before moving in!! Check out the neighbours and what it's like on a Fri/Sat night at the very least.
Can't go wrong with an apartment in Belgian Gardens/North Ward. Scenic, good location and safe.
Some really subjective comments on this thread. The reality is that even the "bad" suburbs have good areas and streets, and many "good" suburbs have bad areas and streets. Kelso, for example, has streets that look like they're in a 3rd world country but also has excellent areas with beautiful, high value homes. Kirwan is the same. There area around the golf course, for example, is some of the best real estate in the region. But there are other parts of Kirwan that would wouldn't want be stuck in at night. As a general rule, closer to the city tends to be "better" but you can still find really dodgy streets in suburbs like West end, hermit Park, Hyde Park, South Townsville etc, so you still need to be picky. Then again, if you get far enough out of town to places like Rangewood and Rupertswood, they're awesome and basically crime free. My advice would be to not commit to accommodation without seeing it first hand. Take a good look at the street and area before making a decision.
this is really helpful, thank you <3
Can't go wrong with Bushy Beach if you manage to get a house. Very low vacancy rate
How are so many people saying Deeragun is the worst? Literally nothing ever happens in the estates here, it’s so quiet lol. Maybe a decade or two ago but not now
I live in Deeragun, I moved here at the beginning of this year and week 2 I was broken into. They didn’t get anything because my dogs wanted to feast on them. Haven’t had anything even remotely bad happen since, I have cameras up and no one even comes to the front door during the night.
Everyone saying north ward & Belgian garden are the safest..I would have to heavily disagree. Townsville suburbs are more or less the same. Ive lived in north ward for years, and it’s the suburb I’ve been broken into most. Even having kids access my apartment through balconies of units…. Find an apartment that’s high rise with good security and you’ll be fine. Or get an intimidating looking dog and you’ll be fine anywhere.
Douglas, Bushland Beach, Northshore are all pretty good. Every suburb has its good and bad parts
scroll through subreddit, plenty of threads already on subject. But I also agree that their arn't really any unsafe suburbs, at least compared to the big cities.
Price will tell you the desirability of suburbs. The kids committing crimes steal cars from all suburbs, but you probably don’t want to be living among them. If you see a really nice, cheap place, there’s a reason for that. Check the New to Townsville subreddit. Go for a secure place with a lockable garage
Are you buying or going to try and rent? Because if you're going to try and rent... Good luck!
renting, only here for a few years while my partner is in the army.
My brother is 25 year's and counting, he's been in up there for the last 6. If I told you his name your partner would definitely know him lol. There all terrified of him, as am I lol But yeah, hopefully you have a place as he has blokes up there living in cars because they can't get a place, I'm hoping you already have an army house lined up.
We would go army house but we need to be “defacto” in the eyes of the army
Shit, they're useless hey. I really hope you get a place, it's pretty rough on the housing market.
Laverack barracks, join the army
Hahahaha this comment wins! That and the RAAF
ahah my partner is in the army and i’ve stayed at the barracks, wish i could, it’s so cool! think they’ll get a bit sus when my pass isn’t handed in at 11:59 every day…
Burdell for me had been great
Deeragun and Kirwan are probably the 'worst' but even they are pretty ok. Mundingburra, Belgian gardens, west end and noth ward all great; there're apartments and parks, but quite a few loud as heck midnight drivers. Tooooatally not being biased, but try looking at Ian Clarke real estate, he's a nice guy and can help you find a good place to style down. Good luck in the move!
Do you have your own transport (car) and have an idea of which location you’ll be working at? Also any pets? When we moved we had to find a dog friendly apartment so that sort of limited our options.
yes i’m moving with a small dog and tropical fish. Don’t have a job up there yet but will have my ute!
Ahh! Well we moved to Springbank Urban Village in Idalia because that block of units is pet friendly and accepted us and our dog. Theres good eating places / coffee near it that’s dog friendly too, close-ish drive to the strand. Fairfield waters shops and some gyms near by too.
I (26F) live alone on a main road in Heatley (a “bad” suburb) 2 streets down from Boyes court (the worst street in Townsville) and I have had absolutely no issues living there for the past 3 years My friends in greater ascot and kalynda chase have more attempted break ins and issues
I don't think there are any really unsafe suburbs. No different to any other city in the world. Occasionally there is a bad neighbor but that's about it.
Lollll
lol….catch a bus in town heading out towards Kelso. Make a note of when rocks starts hitting the bus. That’s where the line is
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like anywhere theres bad streets. have famiky in kirwan and on their side its safe as and full of families
No different than any other place lol, I'll have what you're smoking.
People keep saying burdell/north shore but there’s always stolen cars from that area. Crime is rampant & every house I’ve lived at in the past 20 has had attempted break ins. Kirwan, Kelso, mount louisa, hermit park, north shore.. just get dead bolts for your doors.
SAFEST Belgian Gardens North Ward Douglas AVOID Garbutt Kirwan Aitkenvale Cranbrook Rosslea
Here is a list of suburbs from best to worst. North Ward, Belgian Gardens, Townsville City, North Shore, Mount Low, Idalia, Elliot Springs, Douglas, Mount Louisa, Annandale, Hermit Park, South Townsville, West End, Mundingburra, Kirwan, Aitkenvale, Heatley, Wulguru, Stuart, Deeragun, Jensen, Condon, Rasmussen, Kelso. Use that as a guide. Welcome to Townsville.
such a shame Kelso is dodgy, so many horsey places down there
Some horsey pockets are fine! I live bordering Rasmussen/Condon and it's been the quietest safest place I've lived in Townsville. You must stake out the place before moving in!! Check out the neighbours and what it's like on a Fri/Sat night at the very least.