Location – TOWNSVILLE, Northern Region, Queensland
| Population | 95,837 |
| Postcode | 4810 |
| Transport Access | Car, train, bus/coach, flight |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1356 km |
| Drive to Brisbane | 17 hours |
| Train to Brisbane | 18 hours 30 minutes |
| Bus/Coach to Brisbane | 22 hours |
| Flight to Brisbane | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Drive to neighbouring towns | 1 hour 40 minutes to Charters Towers 3 hours 15 minutes to Mission Beach |
| Key Industries | Raw sugar production, beef processing, grazing, public administration, defence forces, manufacturing, mineral refining, tourism, fishing, education, research, tertiary services |
| Climate | Summer (Dec-Feb) 24°C - 31°C Winter (Jun-Aug) 14°C - 25°C |
| Educational Services | Pre-schools, primary schools, secondary schools, TAFE (Technical & Further Education), university |
| Where can I learn English? | Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE – Townsville City Campus Cnr Walker & Stanley Sts, Townsville QLD 4810 |
| Cultural Services | Gallery, theatre |
| Attractions | Casino, markets, The Great Barrier Reef, The Strand |
| Recreation | Beaches, diving, fishing, gardens, golf courses, islands, parks, river |
| Hospital | Yes |
| Real Estate Agents | Yes See: Yellow Pages |
| Childcare Centres | Yes See: Yellow Pages |
| Helpful Websites | Townsville City Council Department of State Development & Innovation |
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See: Queensland
See also: Life in Australia
