Living in Townsville Australia
Life in Townsville
Life in Townsville
Welcome to Townsville. We know you are going to love living in Townsville and have a great time if you are passing through.
Life in Townsville
Is Townsville a good place to live?
Yes, Townsville is a great place to live or visit. Below our guide to Townsville 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 Townsville
If you happen to be a citizen from a country other than Australia and are looking to move to Townsville, 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 Townsville. 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 Townsville and want to find a job in Townsville we have a guide specifically on how to find and apply for jobs in Townsville for new arrivals. Always make sure you have secured a visa that allows you to work before starting your new job.
Map of Townsville
Weather in Townsville
Townsville
Townsville is a city on the north-eastern coast of Queensland, Australia. With a population of 180,820 as of June 2018, it is the largest settlement in North Queensland and is unofficially considered its capital. Townsville hosts a significant number of governmental, community and major business administrative offices for the northern half of the state.
Part of the larger local government area of the City of Townsville, it is in the dry tropics region of Queensland, adjacent to the central section of the Great Barrier Reef. The city is also a major industrial centre, home to one of the world’s largest zinc refineries, a nickel refinery and many other similar activities. As of December 2020, $30M operations to expand the Port of Townsville are underway, which involve channel widening and installation of a 70-tonne Liebherr Super Post Panamax Ship-to-Shore crane, to allow much larger cargo and passenger ships to utilise the port. It is an increasingly important port due to its proximity to Asia and major trading partners such as China.
Popular attractions include “The Strand”, a long tropical beach and garden strip; Riverway, a riverfront parkland attraction located on the banks of Ross River; Reef HQ, a large tropical aquarium holding many of the Great Barrier Reef’s native flora and fauna; the Museum of Tropical Queensland, built around a display of relics from the sunken British warship HMS Pandora; Castle Hill or as it was originally known Cootharinga, the most prominent landmark of the area and a popular place for exercise; The Townsville Sports Reserve; and Magnetic Island, a large neighbouring island, the vast majority of which is national park.
Hotels and Accommodation in Townsville
There are all types of accommodation available in Townsville. 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.
Yongala Lodge
Hotels
+61747724633
11 Fryer St, North Ward Queensland 4810, Australia
Mariners North Holiday Apartments
Hotels
+61747220777
7 Mariners Dr, Townsville Queensland 4810, Australia
Reef Lodge Backpackers
Hotels, Hostels, Vacation Rentals
+61747211112
4 Wickham St, Townsville City Queensland 4810, Australia
Aquarius on the Beach
Hotels
+61747724255
75 The Strand, Townsville Queensland 4810, Australia
Townsville is full of great businesses and helpful services. Below are a selection of our best.
Accountants in Townsville
Maclean Partners
Accountants
+61747292222
250 Ross River Rd, Level 1, Aitkenvale Queensland 4814, Australia
Banks in Townsville
Cafes in Townsville
Hoi Polloi
Bars, Cafes
+61432025129
Denham Lane, Townsville City Queensland 4810, Australia
The Beet Bar
Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee & Tea, Acai Bowls
+61747240918
358 Flinders St, Townsville City Queensland 4810, Australia
Swagger & Jaxx
Coffee & Tea, Hair Stylists
+61413818886
1/685 Flinders St, Townsville Australia Capital Territory 4810, Australia
Odyssey on the Strand
Restaurants, Coffee & Tea
+61747241400
120 The Strand, Level G, Townsville Queensland 4810, Australia
Gelatissimo
Coffee & Tea, Restaurants
+61747211922
21-22 The Strand, Townsville Queensland 4810, Australia
Carpet Cleaners in Townsville
Dentists in Townsville
Doctors and Medical clinics in Townsville
You can make an appointment at any of these local doctors or clinics.
Contact one of the Townsville Electricians below
Hospitals in Townsville
Mechanics in Townsville
Bob Stewart Upholstery
Auto Repair
+61747753254
347 Bayswater Rd, Garbutt Queensland 4814, Australia
Arcadia Beach Guest House
Hotels, Auto Repair
+61747785668
27 Marine Pde, Arcadia Queensland 4819, Australia
Newspapers in Townsville
Pest Control in Townsville
Plumbers in Townsville
Real Estate Agents in Townsville
Restaurants in Townsville
A Touch of Salt
Restaurants
+61747244441
86 Ogden St, Townsville Queensland 4810, Australia
Chico Rio
Brazilian
+61747721073
247 Flinders St, Townsville City Queensland 4810, Australia
Summerie’s Authentic Thai Cuisine
Thai
+61744201282
232 Flinders St, Townsville Queensland 4810, Australia
Sakana Sushi Bar and Restaurant
Sushi Bars, Japanese
+61747210189
373 Flinders St, Townsville City Queensland 4810, Australia
Simply Tops Seafood Bar
Bars, Seafood
+61747723028
9 Palmer St,, Shop 2, South Townsville Queensland 4810, Australia
Schools in Townsville
Solicitors in Townsville
Strategic Lawyers
Divorce & Family Law, Criminal Defense Law, Immigration Law
+61747951114
51 Sturt St, Suite 7, Townsville Queensland 4810, Australia
Supermarkets in Townsville
Seoul Mart
Grocery
+61747727090
Shop 1, 14 Plume St, Townsville Queensland 4810, Australia
Vets in Townsville
Tropical Queensland Cat Clinic
Veterinarians
+61747722500
5 Jones St, Townsville City Queensland 4810, Australia
Aachilpa Veterinary Group
Veterinarians
+61747254666
41 Patrick St, Aitkenvale Queensland 4814, Australia
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