Annandale, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Annandale, in the Townsville City local government area.
| Locality | Annandale |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Townsville City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -19.30938 |
| Longitude | 146.78377 |
| Population | 8,402 |
| Density | 1239.2 /km² |
| Area | 6.8 km² |
| Elevation | 14 m |
| Postcode | 4814 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1108 km northwest |
Annandale is a locality in the Townsville City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,402. The locality covers an area of 6.8 km², giving a population density of about 1239.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1108 km northwest of Brisbane. Annandale is located at 19.3094°S, 146.7838°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4814. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Annandale sits on the southern slopes of Mount Louisa, its ochre earth a warm contrast to the deep green of the surrounding bushland. It lies 6.4 km south-south-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 211°T), and is situated 7.1 km east of Kirwan. The air here carries the dry, dusty scent of eucalyptus, punctuated by the occasional sharp tang of salt carried on the breeze from the distant coast. Sparse, hardy grasses cling to the undulating terrain, their colours shifting from pale gold to deep brown depending on the season, and the occasional rocky outcrop breaks the smooth lines of the hills, hinting at the ancient geological forces that shaped this land. The sky above Annandale is a vast expanse, often a startling, brilliant blue that can feel almost too bright, and at dusk, it bleeds into soft hues of apricot and lavender, casting long shadows that stretch and distort the familiar shapes of the landscape.
Historically, Annandale’s development has been closely tied to the burgeoning growth of Townsville, serving as a residential expansion for the city’s growing population. The local economy, while not dominated by a single industry, benefits from its proximity to the regional centre, drawing workers and supporting small businesses that cater to the daily needs of its residents. The area is a testament to thoughtful urban planning, with a network of streets that curve and wind, respecting the natural contours of the land rather than imposing rigid grids. While not boasting grand historical monuments, Annandale possesses its own quiet charm, a place where the simple act of a morning walk reveals the tenacious beauty of the Australian landscape and the steady, unpretentious rhythm of everyday life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Annandale, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Annandale, in the Townsville City local government area.
Detailed location data for Annandale includes the postcode (4814), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Townsville City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Annandale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |