The Townsville Region in North Queensland, Australia, offers locals and visitors alike a range of diverse experiences.

Learn about our History and Heritage, opportunities for investment, development and business and our dynamic lifestyle.

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About Townsville

What's On Townsville

Theatre performances, sporting events, gallery exhibitions, library programs and workshops.

Business & Investment

Townsville City Council works closely with business and industry organisations to plan for our city’s growth.

Townsville Parking

Here you can find more information about parking throughout Townsville – at your home or business, shopping, exploring or when attending an event.

Traffic & Transport

Find out about traffic and public transport information within the Townsville area.

History & Heritage

Information on heritage properties and a brief history of the city.

Townsville's Sister Cities are Changshu and Foshan in China, Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea, Shunan and Iwaki in Japan, and Suwon in Korea.

Shopping & Markets

Information about local markets around the city and how vendors can apply to be stallholders.

Living in Townsville

Townsville's population, geographic and statistical information.