What is Townsville Australia known for?

With more than 320 days of sunshine each year, World Heritage-listed national parks and lush tropical gardens, Townsville is home to some spectacular natural landscapes and attractions. Townsville is a major gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, the Wet Tropics and the Queensland outback.

Why you should move to Townsville?

Pro: The weather is (mostly) beautiful Townsville welcomes over 300 days of clear, sunny skies every year. If you’re chasing a true coastal lifestyle, this is one of the best spots in Queensland to plant your roots and lay out your towel.

Is Townsville good place to live?

Is Townsville a good place for families? Yes. Townsville has plenty of family-friendly spots to visit, and many of the suburbs are family-orientated and have plenty of primary and secondary school options available.

What is a fact about Townsville?

It is in the dry tropics region of Queensland, adjacent to the central section of the Great Barrier Reef. Townsville is Australia’s largest urban centre north of the Sunshine Coast, with a 2015 population estimate of 180,333….Townsville facts for kids.

Mean max temp	Mean min temp	Annual rainfall
28.9 °C 84 °F	19.8 °C 68 °F	1,134.7 mm 44.7 in

Does Townsville have a crime problem?

While Townsville has a long-documented history of youth crime problems, the issue came to a head in February when vigilantes, in pursuit of a stolen car, collided with motorcyclist and aspiring police officer Jennifer Board, who died on the scene.

Why is Townsville named Townsville?

In 1861 businessman and entrepreneur, Robert Towns (1794-1873), asked John Melton Black to select a suitable site for a port on the north Queensland coast. Towns wanted a port that would serve the whole of region. In 1865 the town was officially declared a port and named Townsville after Robert Towns.

When was Townsville founded?

1865
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What are the bad areas of Townsville?

Bad neighbourhoods: Heatley, Kelso, Condon, Rassmussen, Vincent, Hermit Park, Garbutt, Deeragun. Good Neighbourhoods: Annandale, Douglas, Bushland Beach, Burdell, Mount Louisa, Pallarenda.