West End, Queensland (Townsville)
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West End Townsville, Queensland |
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| Population | 4,242 (2011 census) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4810 | ||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Townsville | ||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Townsville | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Herbert | ||||||||||||
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West End is one of the older suburbs of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. In the 2011 census, West End had a population of 4,242 people.
West End is situated at the base of Castle Hill (the hill).
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.
West End has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
Coordinates: 19°15′54″S 146°47′34″E / 19.26500°S 146.79278°E
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