Introduction to Townsville

In the 1800's it was gold that made people rush to the north of Australia from all over the world. It's still gold but another kind: the brilliant sun, the sandy yellow of the beaches and the golden opportunities that now exist to invest here. Welcome to Townsville and the North Queensland region.

The city of Townsville and surrounding North Queensland region offer one of the most dynamic regional economies in Australia. Thanks to the region's privileged location, close to Queensland's resource rich North-West Minerals Province and the natural wonders of the tropical north, the region supports a diverse range of industry sectors that contributes more than $10 billion to the nation's annual economy.

The region allows the pursuit of business and economic success in a holiday lifestyle location. Growing population and high income levels continue to entice new industry development and a broad range of commercial investment to the area.

The Townsville region's approach to strategic economic planning is unique. The region has its own development and promotional body, Townsville Enterprise. It acts as North Queensland's peak regional development, tourism and marketing body. Regional stakeholders are members including the major utilities: the City Councils, the Department of State Development Trade and Innovation, the Townsville Port Authority, Water and Energy utilities and investment and finance companies. Townsville Enterprise is well placed to assist in the co-ordination and facilitation of project and planning activities.

Few regional economies offer new investors and residents the rich variety of investment and career options that Townsville and North Queensland can. This region has experienced double digit economic growth figures for many years. Similar growth rates are forecast to continue. North Queensland is the fastest growing region in Australia's fastest growing State. There is no better time for you or your company to invest here.