Life in Charters Towers
Life in Charters Towers
Welcome to Charters Towers. We know you are going to love living in Charters Towers and have a great time if you are passing through.

Life in Charters Towers
Is Charters Towers a good place to live?
Yes, Charters Towers is a great place to live or visit. Below our guide to Charters Towers will give you all the information you need to make moving here easier or make your trip a more informed and enjoyable one.
Visas required to live in Charters Towers
If you happen to be a citizen from a country other than Australia and are looking to move to Charters Towers, you are going to need a visa to do so. Australia has many visas on offer that could allow you to live and work in Charters Towers. Due to there being many different visas, each with it’s own rights and obligations, it is best to take our Free Visa Assessment so we can provide accurate advice on the visa options available to you in your specific circumstances.
If you are moving to Charters Towers and want to find a job in Charters Towers we have a guide specifically on how to find and apply for jobs in Charters Towers for new arrivals. Always make sure you have secured a visa that allows you to work before starting your new job.
Map of Charters Towers
Weather in Charters Towers
Charters Towers
Charters Towers is a rural town in the Charters Towers Region, Queensland, Australia. It is 136 kilometres (85 mi) by road south-west from Townsville on the Flinders Highway. During the last quarter of the 19th century the town boomed as the rich gold deposits under the city were developed. After becoming uneconomic in the 20th century, profitable mining operations have commenced once again. In the 2016 census, Charters Towers had a population of 8,120 people.
Hotels and Accommodation in Charters Towers
There are all types of accommodation available in Charters Towers. The best place to find Hotels, serviced apartments or holiday lets is via Book Direct and Save Bookdirectandsave.com
This website lists the exact same properties as Airbnb and booking.com but does not charge the high commissions so their nightly accommodation rates are cheaper.
Or contact any of these great local hotels, apartments or holiday accommodation businesses.
Charters Towers is full of great businesses and helpful services. Below are a selection of our best.
Accountants in Charters Towers
Banks in Charters Towers
Cafes in Charters Towers
Carpet Cleaners in Charters Towers
Dentists in Charters Towers
Doctors and Medical clinics in Charters Towers
You can make an appointment at any of these local doctors or clinics.
Contact one of the Charters Towers Electricians below
Hospitals in Charters Towers
Mechanics in Charters Towers
Newspapers in Charters Towers
Pest Control in Charters Towers
Plumbers in Charters Towers
Real Estate Agents in Charters Towers
Restaurants in Charters Towers
Schools in Charters Towers
Solicitors in Charters Towers
Supermarkets in Charters Towers
Vets in Charters Towers
For all information on living in towns and cities across Australia visit our Living in Australia index page where you will find 160 guides on areas right across the country.
To live and work in Australia you might be eligible for an Australian Work Visa or a Permanent Residency visa as a skilled worker. Find out more and move to Australia to live and work and start you new life.