Townsville is a coastal city in northeastern Queensland, Australia. The Strand esplanade, with its pier and water park, is popular. The Reef HQ Aquarium has marine life and coral from the Great Barrier Reef, plus a sea turtle hospital. Southeast of the city, the Billabong Sanctuary wildlife park is home to koalas, wombats and crocodiles. Offshore, Magnetic Island has coral reefs and a national park full of wildlife.
Image credit: Tourism Australia
Townsville
Community
Living in regional Australia gives you access to a wealth of community services, such as hospitals, libraries, bars and eateries.
Data source: Department of Health Commonwealth declared hospitals [2021], Australia Post. Google [2021]
Explore property and rental prices in the different parts of regional Australia to help you to identify where your next home could be.
Comparison to median State house price
-42%
Property in Townsville
Based on LGA data
Median House Price
$490,000
Rental House Median Price Per Month
$1,297
Attached Dwelling Median Price
$315,000
Data source: ABS, [2019, 2020], LGA updated [2021], Corelogic [2024]
Property for Sale in Townsville
Townsville
Jobs
Regional Australia is home to thousands of rewarding and diverse jobs. Take a look at the jobs that are currently available in towns and regions that match your wants and needs.
