Towers Hill, Queensland

Towers Hill is a suburb of Charters Towers in the Charters Towers Region, Queensland, Australia. In the, Towers Hill had a population of 190 people.

Geography

The suburb is to the immediate south-west of the Charters Towers CBD. Visually it is dominated by the hill Towers Hill, the highest point in Charters Towers at above sea level with the elevation in the rest of the town being approximately above sea level.

History

The suburb presumably takes its name from the hill.

Demographics

In the, Towers Hill had a population of 224 people.
In the, Towers Hill had a population of 218 people.
In the, Towers Hill had a population of 190 people.

Heritage listings

Towers Hill has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

Education

There are no schools in Towers Hill. The nearest government primary school is Charters Towers Central State School The nearest government secondary school is Charters Towers State High School. Both schools are in neighbouring Charters Towers City to the north-east.

Attractions

Tower Hill Lookout is located at the top of Tower Hill and is accessed off Black Jack Road. It has excellent views of the surrounding areas. There is an amphitheatre at the top of the hill where screenings are held after dark.