Queensland location profile
Rosslea QLD 4812
Rosslea is a small, riverside suburb in Townsville known for its quiet streets, proximity to the CBD, and the Townsville Golf Course. It appeals to renters and buyers seeking convenience, green outlooks and access to walking paths along the Ross River.
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Why families consider Rosslea
Mix of young professionals, Defence personnel, downsizers and students; a high proportion of units and rentals alongside older houses. Lifestyle is convenient and outdoorsy with riverfront paths and golf, though parts of the area have known flood risk.
Amenities & services
- Fairfield Central Shopping Centre (Idalia)
- Hermit Park Shopping Centre
- Local convenience shops along Bowen Road
- Mater Private Hospital Townsville (Pimlico) and Mater Women's & Children's
- Townsville University Hospital (Douglas)
- Restaurants and cafes along Bowen Rd & Charters Towers Rd
- The Precinct dining (Fairfield Waters)
- CityLibraries Aitkenvale, Aitkenvale
- CityLibraries Townsville City, Flinders Street (CBD)
Transport & connectivity
- No suburban train; nearest long‑distance station: Townsville railway station (South Townsville)
- Regular Kinetic/Translink bus services via Bowen Rd/Charters Towers Rd to CBD, JCU and hospital
- Major roads: Bowen Road (A6), Charters Towers Road (A6), Stuart Drive, University Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Townsville Golf Course (18‑hole)
- Ross River shared walking and cycling paths
- Murray Sports Complex (nearby Annandale)
- Queensland Country Bank Stadium (CBD/South Townsville)
- Townsville Golf Course greens and fairways
- Ross River parklands and riparian corridors
- Sherriff Park (nearby Mundingburra)
- Oonoonba Park
- The Lakes & Central Park (Fairfield Waters, nearby)
- Anderson Park Botanic Gardens (nearby)
Education context
Multiple long‑day care options in nearby Idalia, Oonoonba and Hermit Park; vacancies vary by age group, with waitlists more common for under‑2s. OSHC available at nearby primary schools.
- James Cook University, Bebegu Yumba Campus (Douglas)
- CQUniversity Townsville City Campus (CBD)
- TAFE Queensland Pimlico Campus (Pimlico)