Saunders Beach, a town on Halifax Bay, is 18 km north-west of central Townsville.
Originally a sedate river-mouth holiday spot for locals with tents or weekender shacks, Saunders Beach has developed into a northern beaches location that hosts local events such as the Yabulu-Saunders Beach annual triathlon. It has holiday units, a general store and a public hall.
| Census Date | Population |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1996 | 501 |
| 2006 | 207 |
| 2011 | 409 |
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