[1] Annandale is bounded to the north by the Ross River, to the east by Stuart Drive, and to the south and west by University Road.

[citation needed] Before the 2006 Queensland state election, Annandale was part of the Electoral district of Burdekin, but just prior to the 2006 state election, the suburb became part of the Electoral district of Mundingburra.

[6] The Annandale campus of Townsville Grammar School opened on 1 January 2002.

[6][7] Like many parts of Townsville, Annandale sustained damage when Cyclone Yasi hit on 3 February 2011.

[12] Annandale Christian College is a private primary and secondary (Prep–12) school for boys and girls on Yolanda Drive (19°18′46″S 146°46′49″E / 19.3127°S 146.7802°E / -19.3127; 146.7802 (Annandale Christian College)).

There are many sporting facilities at the Murray Sporting Complex including: The Major Richard I. Bong Bridge on Macarthur Avenue (19°18′45″S 146°47′10″E / 19.3125°S 146.7862°E / -19.3125; 146.7862 (Major Richard I. Bong Bridge)) is named after Richard (Dick) Bong, an American pilot who served in Townsville with 9th Fighter Squadron of the 49th Fighter Group during World War II.

He was one of the most decorated American fighter pilots and the country's top flying ace in the war.