Queensland location profile
Richmond Hill QLD 4820
Richmond Hill is a quiet, family‑oriented suburb within the Charters Towers township, known for its schools and roomy residential blocks. It offers a relaxed, country-town feel with easy access to the services and heritage attractions of Charters Towers City.
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Why families consider Richmond Hill
Predominantly families and long‑term locals, with a strong school community and workers in mining, agriculture and local services. Housing is mainly established low‑set homes on larger lots, appealing to those seeking a quieter lifestyle close to town amenities.
Amenities & services
- Woolworths Charters Towers (Gill St)
- Coles Charters Towers
- Charters Towers Hospital
- GP clinics and pharmacies
- Cafes, pubs and eateries along Gill St and Mosman St
- Charters Towers Excelsior Library, Gill St, Charters Towers City
Transport & connectivity
- Charters Towers railway station (The Inlander long‑distance service)
- Long‑distance coach services to Townsville and Mount Isa
- Flinders Highway (A6) and Gregory Developmental Road (A7)
Lifestyle & recreation
- World Theatre (cinema and live arts)
- Charters Towers Golf Club
- Charters Towers Showgrounds and rodeo arena
- Sports ovals, courts and PCYC facilities
- Lissner Park
- Centenary Park
- Defiance Mill Park
- Towers Hill Lookout and Reserve
Education context
Several options including Goodstart Early Learning Charters Towers and C&K Richmond Hill Community Kindergarten; availability varies with occasional waitlists.
- James Cook University, Bebegu Yumba (Douglas) campus – Townsville (~136 km NE)
- Central Queensland University Townsville campus (~136 km NE)