Education
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
- The Weir State School
- Annandale State School
- Aitkenvale State School
- Cranbrook State School
High Schools
- Kirwan State High School
- Ryan Catholic College
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.
