Annandale, Queensland

Annandale Townsville,  Queensland
Annandale
Coordinates	19°18′40″S146°47′09″E / 19.3111°S 146.7858°E / -19.3111; 146.7858 (Annandale (centre of suburb))
Population	8,376 (2021 census) [1]
• Density	1,232/km2 (3,190/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4814
Area	6.8 km2 (2.6 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	9.9 km (6 mi) SW of Townsville CBD 1,333 km (828 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	City of Townsville
State electorate(s)	Mundingburra
Federal division(s)	Dawson
Suburbs around Annandale: Aitkenvale Mundingburra Rosslea Cranbrook Annandale Idalia Douglas Murray Cluden Wulguru

Annandale is a south-western suburb of Townsville in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. ^[2] In the 2021 census, Annandale had a population of 8,376 people. ^[1]

Geography

Annandale wetlands looking towards the Ross River Bridge, 2022

Annandale is bounded to the north by the Ross River, to the east by Stuart Drive, and to the south and west by University Road. The Annandale Wetlands are in the north-east of the locality adjacent to the river ( 19°18′10″S146°47′43″E / 19.3029°S 146.7953°E / -19.3029; 146.7953 (Annandale Wetlands) ). ^[3]

The Bruce Highway runs along the southern boundary, Douglas–Garbutt Road (University Road) runs along the western, and Townsville Connection Road along the north-eastern. ^[4]

History

Annandale was the largest planned housing development in Townsville. Construction started in the mid-1970s and was completed in early 2005. Annandale is one of Townsville's newest suburbs and is home to some of Townsville's wealthy, who live more toward the riverbank.^{[ citation needed ]}

Before the 2006 Queensland state election, Annandale was part of the Electoral district of Burdekin, but just prior to the 2006 state election, the suburb became part of the Electoral district of Mundingburra.^{[ citation needed ]}

In 2006 there were 1624 registered dogs in Annandale, seven out of every ten homes owned at least one dog, this is the highest density of dogs of Townsville suburbs. ^[5]

Annandale Christian School opened on 22 January 1982. ^{[6] [7]}

Tree snapped from the base on Glendale Drive during Cyclone Yasi, 2011

William Ross State High School opened for enrolments on 30 August 1990 and commenced schooling on 29 January 1991. ^{[6] [7]}

Southern Cross Catholic School opened on 1998. ^[6]

Annandale State School opened on 22 January 1998. ^[6]

The Annandale campus of Townsville Grammar School opened on 1 January 2002. ^{[6] [7]}

Like many parts of Townsville, Annandale sustained damage when Cyclone Yasi hit on 3 February 2011. ^[8]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Annandale had a population of 8,574 people. ^[9]

In the 2021 census, Annandale had a population of 8,376 people. ^[1]

Education

Annandale State School is a government primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls at the corner of Oleander Street and Yolanda Drive ( 19°18′55″S146°46′42″E / 19.3152°S 146.7784°E / -19.3152; 146.7784 (Annandale State School) ). ^{[10] [11]} In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 845 students with 63 teachers (55 full-time equivalent) and 59 non-teaching staff (35 full-time equivalent). ^[12] It includes a special education program. ^[10]

Townsville Grammar School has a primary (Prep–6) campus at 1 Brazier Drive ( 19°18′57″S146°47′39″E / 19.3159°S 146.7941°E / -19.3159; 146.7941 (Townsville Grammar School) ). ^{[10] [13] [14]}

Southern Cross Catholic College is a Catholic primary and secondary (Prep–10) school for boys and girls at Gartrell Drive ( 19°18′54″S146°48′08″E / 19.3150°S 146.8023°E / -19.3150; 146.8023 (Southern Cross Catholic College) ). ^{[10] [15]} In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 1,071 students with 78 teachers (74 full-time equivalent) and 50 non-teaching staff (35 full-time equivalent). ^[12]

Annandale Christian College is a private primary and secondary (Prep–12) school for boys and girls on Yolanda Drive ( 19°18′46″S146°46′49″E / 19.3127°S 146.7802°E / -19.3127; 146.7802 (Annandale Christian College) ). ^{[10] [16]} In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 537 students with 48 teachers (41 full-time equivalent) and 25 non-teaching staff (18 full-time equivalent). ^[12] In 2021, the school had an enrolment of 629 students with 50 teachers (41 full-time equivalent) and 32 non-teaching staff (24 full-time equivalent). ^[17]

William Ross State High School is a government secondary (7–12) school for boys and girls at Mervyn Crossman Drive ( 19°18′53″S146°48′02″E / 19.3148°S 146.8005°E / -19.3148; 146.8005 (William Ross State High School) ). ^{[10] [18]} In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 773 students with 72 teachers (69 full-time equivalent) and 37 non-teaching staff (29 full-time equivalent). ^[12] It includes a special education program. ^{[10] [19]}

Amenities

Amenities in Annandale include the Annandale Central shopping centre anchored by a Coles supermarket and Annandale Village shopping centre.

There are a number of parks, including The Palmetum ( 19°18′44″S146°45′51″E / 19.3122°S 146.7641°E / -19.3122; 146.7641 (The Palmetum) ), Marabou Park, Weir Park, Macarthur Park and Windsor Park.

There are many sporting facilities at the Murray Sporting Complex including:

• Townsville Stadium ( 19°18′28″S146°48′04″E / 19.3078°S 146.8012°E / -19.3078; 146.8012 (Townsville Stadium) )
• TDRL Rugby League Fields
• SeaFM Basketball Stadium ( 19°18′27″S146°48′06″E / 19.3076°S 146.8018°E / -19.3076; 146.8018 (Townsville Basketball) )
• Australian Rules Fields
• Soccer
• Hockey
• Velodrome
• Cricket
• Softball

Heritage

The Major Richard I. Bong Bridge on Macarthur Avenue ( 19°18′45″S146°47′10″E / 19.3125°S 146.7862°E / -19.3125; 146.7862 (Major Richard I. Bong Bridge) ) is named after Richard (Dick) Bong, an American pilot who served in Townsville with 9th Fighter Squadron of the 49th Fighter Group during World War II. He was one of the most decorated American fighter pilots and the country's top flying ace in the war. ^{[20] [21]}

References

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Annandale (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
2. "Annandale – suburb in City of Townsville (entry 44565)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 19 September 2020.
3. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland . Retrieved 30 December 2022.
4. Google (18 April 2023). "Annandale" (Map). Google Maps . Google. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
5. "Dogs little and large have their day in Annandale". Townsville Bulletin . 13 January 2007. p. 3.
6. Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN   978-1-921171-26-0
7. "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government . Retrieved 18 April 2019.
8. "Cyclone Yasi: What happened". ABC News . 3 February 2016. Archived from the original on 12 February 2019. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
9. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Annandale (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
10. "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
11. "Annandale State School". Archived from the original on 4 April 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
12. "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
13. "Townsville Grammar School". Archived from the original on 4 February 2019. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
14. "Townsville Grammar Junior School". Archived from the original on 19 January 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
15. "Southern Cross Catholic College". Archived from the original on 20 January 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
16. "Annandale Christian College". Archived from the original on 7 December 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
17. "ACARA School Profile". ACARA. Archived from the original on 6 May 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
18. "William Ross State High School". Archived from the original on 3 March 2022. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
19. "William Ross SHS - Special Education Program". Archived from the original on 26 April 2013. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
20. "Richard Ira Bong - Ace of Aces". Australia@War. Archived from the original on 17 October 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
21. "Major Richard Bong | Monument Australia". Monument Australia. Archived from the original on 17 October 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2020.

External links

• "Annandale". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.