Townsville North Queensland encompasses five major regional centres: Townsville, Charters Towers, Burdekin, Palm Island and Hinchinbrook. The region contributes over $14.1B annually to the Queensland economy and is home to nearly 240,000 people. Townsville itself is now Australia’s 13th largest city and is acknowledged by State and National Governments as the ‘Capital of Northern Australia’. The region has one of the most diverse economic bases in Australia and enjoys a stunning natural environment that provides tourism growth opportunities and an attractive lifestyle for its residents.
Townsville Enterprise is calling on the State Government to commit to the projects highlighted within this document.
