12 Partington Street is situated in Stuart, a rural coastal suburb of the City of Townsville, Queensland. Stuart had a population of 1,576 people according to the 2021 census.

What major roads and railway services are nearby?

The property is close to the Bruce Highway, which runs southeast to northwest through Stuart, and the Flinders Highway, which connects from the southwest to the Bruce Highway junction. The North Coast railway line forms the western boundary, with the Stuart railway station serving the suburb.

What key facilities or industries are in the immediate area?

Nearby industrial and infrastructure sites include the Townsville Correctional Centre, the Mount Stuart Power Station, and the Sun Metals Zinc Refinery. These facilities are within a few kilometres of the property.

Which heritage or historic sites are close to 12 Partington Street?

St Brigid's Church is approximately 0.2 km away, while Stewart's Creek Gaol and the Operations and Signals Bunker are each about 1 km to 2 km from the property. These sites are part of Stuart's listed heritage locations.

How far is the nearest post office or postal service?

The former Stuart Post Office is located about 0.4 km from the property, providing a nearby point of reference for mail services historically.

What is the origin of the neighbourhood name 'Partington'?

The Partington neighbourhood takes its name from a former railway siding on the North Coast line, which was named after Joseph Partington, a local brickmaker. It is situated within the suburb of Stuart.

What public utilities or electrical infrastructure are nearby?

The area includes several electrical substations, such as the Stuart substation (about 1.3 km away) and the Townsville South substation (approximately 1.7 km away), as well as the Mt Stuart GT Power Station located around 1.9 km from the property.