Kirwan
district · Australia
Overview
Set in Australia, Kirwan is a town.
It is home to around 21,000 people.
It lies in the southern hemisphere, in Oceania.
The nearest airport is Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV), about 7 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Population | 21,034 |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Nearest airport | Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV), 7 km |
| Currency | AUD |
Where Kirwan is
Kirwan sits in Australia, in the southern part of Oceania.
Townsville lies about 9 km to the north-east.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV) is the closest airport, about 7 km from Kirwan.
Alternative gateways include Palm Island Airport (PMK, 63 km).
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Find flights to Kirwan →arrives TSV (7.1 km away)
Getting around
It is small enough to walk end to end; a car or taxi helps for anything beyond the centre. If you drive, remember traffic here keeps to the left.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly tropical (southern hemisphere): hot for much of the year with a distinct wet season; the cooler, drier window is the most comfortable time to travel.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Kirwan is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through TSV.
Day trips & nearby
Kirwan works well as a base. Within about 9 km you can reach Townsville (9 km to the north-east).
Good to know
The currency is the AUD (Dollar).
The main language spoken is English.
Clocks run on Australia/Brisbane time.
Traffic drives on the left.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Where to stay in Kirwan
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Getting around Kirwan
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Kirwan?
- Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV) is the closest airport, about 7 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Kirwan?
- The drier season is generally the most comfortable time to visit.
- What is near Kirwan?
- Townsville is one of the closest places, about 9 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Kirwan in?
- Kirwan is in Australia.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.