Bluewater is a rural/residential suburb approximately 28 kilometres (17 mi) north of
Townsville, Queensland, Australia. The greater
Bluewater area comprises three recognised
districts - the Bluewater township itself
(population 701), Bluewater Park (population
961), and Toolakea (population 205).
As of the 2006 census, the population of the
greater Bluewater area was 1,867.

Today, Bluewater is a thriving community
containing a number of facilities and attractions. Bluewater Park is a popular tourist
destination with designated free campsites, and
is located close to the Bluewater Store (currently closed for business), Bluewater
Creek, and the newly developed Urban Forest
and Fitness Trail. Toolakea and Bluewater Beach
are popular recreational areas, and there is a
boat ramp facility and waste transfer station
towards the end of Bluewater Drive.