8 Palmer Street, South Townsville QLD 4810, Australia
8 Palmer Street is a standalone house. It is the sole property type listed for this address.
The house sits on the northern end of Ross Island in South Townsville, close to the Coral Sea, Ross Creek and the Ross River. The Palmer Street area is well‑known locally for its lively restaurants, hotels and vibrant atmosphere.
A range of hotels and historic sites are extremely close: Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites (right next door), Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville (0.1 km), The Palmer Collective (0.1 km), Victoria Bridge (0.1 km), and the Commonwealth Bank Building (0.2 km). The Civic Theatre and Perc Tucker Regional Gallery are also nearby, each about 0.3 km away.
North Townsville Road (Boundary Street) runs through the suburb from south‑west to south‑east, while North Ward Road (Dean Street) passes the western edge. Townsville Port Road also enters from the south‑east, offering convenient connections.
According to the 2021 census, South Townsville had a population of 2,424 residents.
Yes, the suburb features several heritage‑listed locations such as the Victoria Park Hotel on Boundary Street and St John's Anglican Church on Macrossan Street, both within a short walk of the property.
South Townsville has traditionally been a working‑class, coastal suburb with strong ties to the Port of Townsville and former railway yards. Over time it has become a hub of commercial, industrial and nightlife activity, while retaining historic sites and a lively local culture.
