Townsville combines the lure of the tropics with the attractions of
a vibrant major city. With a population of around 150,000 and a
growth rate twice the national average, Townsville is the main
administrative, commercial and manufacturing centre for North
Queensland.
This diverse city boasts world class research and
education facilities, such as the well respected James Cook
University. Townsville is also home to the largest contingent of
defence personnel in Australia, with approximately 7,000 serving
members and their families based there. With one of the most
relaxed lifestyles in the world, and easy access to many of North
Queensland’s major tourists destinations, Townsville attracts a broad
range of enterprising businesses from Australia and overseas.
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