West End, Queensland (Townsville)
# West End, Queensland (Townsville)

West End is an inner suburb of Townsville in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, West End had a population of 4,064 people.

## Geography

West End is situated at the base of Castle Hill (the hill). North Townsville Road runs along the southern boundary, and North Ward Road runs inside the western boundary.

## History

The first community cemetery is located in West End. A reflection of attitudes existing during the time it was in use, research has established that it was ethnically segregated. It has been reported that there are separate areas where, at least, Chinese and Aboriginal deceased were interred.

During World War 2, the massive Green Street bunker was used by the RAAF. It is now the State Emergency Service building.

Townsville West State School opened on 21 March 1887 and celebrated its centenary in 1987.

St Mary's School opened on 1 October 1888. In 1995, it was amalgamated into The Marian School in Currajong.

Townsville West Special School opened on 29 September 1958 and closed on 21 December 1992.

Townsville Flexible Learning Centre opened on 23 January 2006.

In the 2011 census, West End had a population of 4,242 people.

In the 2016 census, West End had a population of 4,064 people.

## Education

Townsville West State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Wilson Street (19°16′02″S 146°48′15″E﻿ / ﻿19.2672°S 146.8042°E﻿ / -19.2672; 146.8042﻿ (Townsville West State School)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 111 students with 13 teachers (8 full-time equivalent) and 11 non-teaching staff (6 full-time equivalent).

Townsville Flexible Learning Centre is a Catholic secondary (7-12) school for boys and girls at 26 Ingham Road (19°16′08″S 146°48′12″E﻿ / ﻿19.2688°S 146.8032°E﻿ / -19.2688; 146.8032﻿ (Townsville Flexible Learning Centre)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 134 students with 15 teachers (11 full-time equivalent) and 15 non-teaching staff (10 full-time equivalent).

## Heritage listings

West End has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

* 5 Castling Street: Currajong (house)
* Francis Street: West End Cemetery
* Green Street: former RAAF Operations Building Site
* 29 Ingham Road: Townsville West State School
* 34 Ingham Road: St Mary's Church & Convent
* 72-104 Ingham Road: Townsville Showground
* 89 Ingham Road: West End Hotel
* 95 Stagpole Street: Wolverton
