West End is an inner suburb of Townsville in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, West End had a population of 4,064 people.[1]
This article is about the suburb of Townsville, Queensland. For the suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, see West End, Queensland.
West End is situated at the base of Castle Hill (the hill).
History
The first community cemetery is located in West End. A reflection of attitudes existing during the time it was in use, research has established that it was ethnically segregated. It has been reported that there are separate areas where, at least, Chinese and Aboriginal deceased were interred.
During World War 2, the massive Green Street bunker was used by the RAAF. It is now the State Emergency Service building.
Townsville West State School opened on 21 March 1887 and celebrated its centenary in 1987.[3][4]
St Mary's School opened on 1 October 1888. In 1995, it was amalgamated into The Marian School in Currajong.[5][6]
Townsville West Special School opened on 29 September 1958 and closed on 21 December 1992.[4]
Townsville Flexible Learning Centre opened on 23 January 2006.[7]
In the 2011 census, West End had a population of 4,242 people.[8]
In the 2016 census, West End had a population of 4,064 people.[1]
Education
Townsville West State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Wilson Street (19.2672°S 146.8042°E / -19.2672; 146.8042 (Townsville West State School)).[9][10] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 111 students with 13 teachers (8 full-time equivalent) and 11 non-teaching staff (6 full-time equivalent).[11]
Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN978-1-921171-26-0
Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN978-1-921171-26-0
Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "West End". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
"ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
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