Description
Town Common is a coastal suburb in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia.
Town Common is a coastal suburb in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. It is locally known as "The Common".
History
The wetlands and lowlands of Town Common the result of sand dune formation and water catchment drainage processes including erosion and sedimentation over thousands of years. Town Common was gazetted in 1869 as common land for the people of Townsville (established in 1864). In 1900 part of the wetlands was established as a sanitary reserve. In 1914 a pasturage reserve was established.In the 2011 census, Town Common had a population of 163 people.
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Population: 1-100
Time zone: UTC +10:00
Area: 38.137 km2
Elevation: 0-3 metres
Town elevation: 3 m
Population number: 71
Local Government Area: Townsville City Council