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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