13 Willmett Street

13 Willmett Street sits in the central business district of Townsville City, a low‑lying strip of land along the northern‑eastern bank of Ross Creek at its mouth on the Coral Sea. The suburb is bordered to the north by the Coral Sea, to the south‑east by Ross Creek, and is overlooked to the west by Castle Hill.

Within a short walk you’ll find CityLibraries Townsville’s public library on Flinders Street, the Perc Tucker Gallery showcasing regional art, and Saints Theodores Greek Orthodox Church on Sturt Street. The Sunday Cotters Markets on Flinders Street are also held nearby each weekend.

Several heritage‑listed sites lie within 0.2 km, including The Rocks Guesthouse, Selhurst, St James’ Cathedral, the Queens Building, and the former T. Willmetts & Sons Printery. Other nearby landmarks are Synod Hall, the Australian Joint Stock Bank Building, and the Drystone Wall at Melton Hill.

The CBD is dominated by commercial use, hosting numerous office towers such as Northtown Office Tower and Verde Tower, while a growing residential component is emerging. It serves as a major hub for businesses and regional government offices throughout Northern Queensland.

Recent projects include the Flinders Lane development, the Queensland Country Bank Stadium opened in February 2020, and new offices for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. Future works will add an access stairway to Castle Hill and an upgraded Townsville Courthouse.

North Ward Road, also known as Denham Street, runs north‑to‑south‑east through the suburb, offering direct access to the surrounding commercial and residential precincts.

The Northern Australia Festival of Arts is held annually in the city, and the popular Sunday Cotters Markets take place every Sunday on Flinders Street, providing food, crafts, and local entertainment.