8 Partington Street is situated in the Partington neighbourhood of Stuart, a rural coastal suburb of Townsville, Queensland. The suburb lies on the eastern side of the North Coast railway line and is bounded to the north‑east by the Coral Sea.

What major roads and rail lines serve the Stuart area?

The Bruce Highway runs through Stuart from the south‑east to the north‑west, while the Flinders Highway approaches from the south‑west to meet the Bruce Highway. The North Coast railway line forms the western boundary and is served by Stuart railway station.

Which heritage‑listed sites are close to the property?

St Brigid's Church is about 0.2 km away, Stewart's Creek Gaol is roughly 1 km distant, and the former Operations and Signals Bunker in Wulguru lies about 2 km from the address. All are recognised heritage listings within the suburb.

What community facilities are nearby?

The Townsville Correctional Centre is approximately 1 km away, and the Stuart landfill and waste transfer station are also located within the suburb. These facilities form part of the local infrastructure.

What industrial or utility infrastructure is close to 8 Partington Street?

Mount Stuart Power Station and the Mt Stuart GT Power Station are each about 1.9 km from the property, and electrical substations such as Stuart (1.3 km) and Townsville South (1.7 km) are also nearby.

How many people live in Stuart?

According to the 2021 census, Stuart had a population of 1,576 residents.

What is the origin of the name ‘Partington’ in this area?

The neighbourhood takes its name from a former railway siding on the North Coast line, which was named after Joseph Partington, a local brickmaker.