Townsville
Townsville

Welcome to North Queensland

Considering moving to North Queensland?

Combining a tropical lifestyle with cultural activities of a thriving region, North Queensland offers the best of both worlds. 

The North Queensland has one of the fastest growing economic regions in Queensland and its capital, Townsville, has one of the fastest growth rates in Australia.

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North Queensland is the scenic gateway to the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and arguably one of the state’s best-kept secrets, Magnetic Island. With over 300 days of sunshine each year everyone enjoys the outdoors and laid back lifestyle.

With low unemployment rates, career opportunities throughout our diverse economic sectors and a great way of life, you can truly have it all in North Queensland.  Already home to 220,000 residents, the Townsville and surrounding North Queensland region’s population is projected to exceed 317,000 by 2031.

The region encompasses the local areas of :

  • Townsville City - the heart of North Queensland and home to over 190,000 residents,
  • The Burdekin to the south - steeped in European history and one Australia's largest sugarcanem areas,
  • Charters Towers to the west - rich with gold and cattle; and
  • Hinchinbrook to the north - where you can enjoy the rich biodiversity of the tropics, and home to Australia's largest Italian festival.

Visit each region’s page to discover more about what’s on offer in North Queensland.

What are you waiting for?  Make the move!  Contact us today to request a relocation pack!