Townsville is the largest provincial city in Queensland - the twin cities of Townsville and Thuringowa have a combined population of just over 150,000 people.

The region’s economy is sound, built on a solid base of raw sugar production; grazing; beef processing; copper, nickel and cobalt refining; tourism; fishing; education; research; the defence forces; public administration; and tertiary services.

• The Port of Townsville is the key export harbour for the North and North West of Queensland, handling more than 5 million tonnes per year. Townsville is a key service centre for the Asia Pacific region.
  
• Business confidence and economic growth rates are high.

As Australia’s largest tropical city, Townsville offers the benefits of year-round sunshine, a laid-back northern lifestyle, and a range of natural attractions.

This combination of economic and lifestyle factors have prompted the region’s steady growth in recent years and will ensure the region continues to expand in the future.