Florence Bay vs North Ward

Florence Bay and North Ward are both located in Townsville, though they differ greatly in how they are used. Florence Bay is sparsely populated and car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. In contrast, North Ward is a densely populated area that is very walkable; 99% of its homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, and 93.6% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

Both areas share a high level of access to green space, as nearly all homes in both locations are within a 15-minute walk of a park. Beyond this similarity, North Ward has a much larger presence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with 291 residents compared to none in Florence Bay. North Ward also has far more infrastructure, including 14 schools and 17 public transport stops within its boundaries, while Florence Bay has none.