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Education

Just a small section of the winding bikeways Riverside Gardens has to offer.

Riverside Gardens is the epitome of convenience when it comes to the education of your children. While there are no primary or secondary schools directly located within the Riverside Gardens neighbourhood community, Riverside is within close proximity to both state and private schools:

Primary Schools

High Schools

Please note that this list refers only to schools located within a ten kilometre radius of Riverside Gardens; there are many more excellent schools in Townsville.

Riverside Gardens is also located within two minutes of James Cook University, which provides excellent tertiary study opportunities in a range of fields from medicine and marine biology to education and languages.

Transport

Riverside Gardens has more than 15 kilometres of tree-lined walking tracks and bikeways, connecting to the city’s sporting and leisure precinct, Riverway, as well as neighbouring suburbs and two of Townsville’s major shopping centres.

Public transport is also readily available for residents and visitors to Riverside Gardens. Townsville Sunbus offers hourly services on weekdays and regular services on weekends. Visit www.sunbus.com.au for the latest timetable.

Taxi services are also available 24 hours a day. Visit www.townsvilletaxi.com.au to make a booking or call 13 TAXI (13 8194).

Medical

Riverside Gardens is located just three minutes away from The Townsville Hospital and a number of GPs.