Townsville Correctional Centre
Prison
The Townsville Correctional Centre is one of Queensland’s most diverse and significant correctional facilities.
It accommodates both male and female inmates, across a spectrum of custody levels: high security, reception/remand, mainstream, protection, and low-custody units.
Types of offences and case profiles
The centre houses individuals involved in a broad range of criminal matters, including:
- Serious violent offences (such as assault, armed robbery, homicide)
- Sexual offences and offences requiring separate protection placement
- Drug-related crimes including trafficking, supply and possession
- Property crimes (burglary, fraud, theft)
- Offenders on remand or awaiting trial as well as sentenced prisoners on parole or in low-custody regimes
Facility features & visitor information
Townsville Correctional Centre is notable for its historic origins (the site dates to 1893) and its sprawling complex structure including high-security units and low-security farm/other units.
Visitors to the centre should contact Queensland Corrective Services for the latest visitation protocols, including pre-approval, security screening, and scheduling.
Legal support & what BJH Law can do
If you or a family member is detained at Townsville Correctional Centre or facing charges that could lead to placement there, BJH Law provides experienced criminal defence and representation — from bail applications and remand hearings, through sentencing, appeals and parole matters. We understand the unique challenges of Queensland’s correctional system and advocate effectively at all stages.