Thuringowa Central, Queensland
| Thuringowa Central Townsville, Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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| Population | 2,023 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,012/km2 (2,620/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4817 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 2.0 km2 (0.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Townsville | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Thuringowa | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Herbert | ||||||||||||||
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Thuringowa Central is a suburb of Townsville in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia.[1] In 2016 census, the population of Thuringowa Central was 2,023.[2]
Geography
Shaped like an inverted letter "T", Thuringowa Central consists of residential housing in the north, commercial building in the centre and south-west, and recreational areas along the Ross River in the south-east.[3]
History
Thuringowa Central was the central business district of the former City of Thuringowa before its amalgamation with the adjacent City of Townsville in 2008.
When Thuringowa was a city most visitors did not know the location of the city's centre, so in 2004 the Thuringowa city Mayor developed the city centre masterplan to complement the Riverway project.[4]
The Thuringowa Central library opened in 1986 and underwent a major refurbishment in 2016.[5]
In 2016 census, the population of Thuringowa Central was 2,023.[2]
Facilities
Thuringowa Central is the location of the headquarters public library for CityLibraries Townsville and is situated at 86 Thuringowa Drive.[6] Services offered include community meeting rooms and free public wifi.[7] Access to the Library collections, services and events can be found on the CityLibraries Townsville website.[8]
The Willows Shoppingtown in Kirwan is a nearby major retail centre. One of the two Townsville Council Chambers, Thuringowa Soundshell, and Reading Cinemas are located in this suburb.
References
- ^ "Thuringowa Central – suburb in City of Townsville (entry 45229)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Thuringowa Central (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
- ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
- ^ http://www.thuringowa.qld.gov.au/council/departments/planning/masterplan.htm[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Public Libraries Statistical Bulletin 2016-17" (PDF). Public Libraries Connect. State Library of Queensland. November 2017. p. 16. Archived (PDF) from the original on 30 January 2018. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
- ^ "Public Libraries Connect Directory of Public Libraries". Public Libraries Connect. 10 April 2014. Archived from the original on 24 January 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
- ^ "Queensland Public Libraries Statistical Bulletin 2016-17" (PDF). Public Libraries Connect. November 2017. Archived (PDF) from the original on 30 January 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
- ^ "City Libraries Townsville". City Libraries Townsville. Archived from the original on 24 June 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
External links
- Thuringowa city centre masterplan
- "Thuringowa". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
