[8][9][7] Saunders Beach was originally part of the Parish of Jalloonda, but was established as separate locality on 17 March 1984.

[10] In September 2021, a 3.8-metre (12 ft) crocodile was captured in Althaus Creek having been seen hanging around the boat ramps and pontoons.

Wildlife officers believed that fish scraps improperly discarded by fishermen had attracted the crocodile and urged people to correctly dispose of such material in bins or taking it away.

[15][16] The Townsville City Council operate a mobile library service which visits the community centre every second Wednesday afternoon.

[17] There are two boat ramps in the suburb, both managed by the Townsville City Council, at:[18] Saunders Beach is a popular local tourist destination, the northern end of which offers free, limited camping reserves.