Relocating to Townsville
Townsville boasts clear skies and sunny days for more than 300 days a year. This coastal city located in North Queensland is the perfect gateway to the wild outback and is close to the Great Barrier Reef. It has around 200,000 inhabitants and a good number of food, shopping, business, and housing establishment.
Whybirds Removals and Storage helps make any move to Australia a smooth one. Our removalists in Townsville are trained to provide the highest level of service to our customers. Aside from packing and moving services. We can also assist with finding you a home you can move in to.
Living in Townsville Guide
If you plan on moving to Townsville, here are some of the things that can help you prepare for the move.
Living in Townsville is much cheaper compared to its surrounding cities and has great food establishments, and good housing options to match. It’s pretty easy to find a good place to move into in Townsville! Businesses in the city are also growing in number and getting a new job won’t be a problem.
Housing
Average monthly household rental payment – A$1,223
Average monthly household mortgage payment – A$1,761
Food
Basic lunchtime menu in the business district – A$18
Combo meal in a take away restaurant – A$11
12 large eggs – AU$5.13
500g of local cheese – AU$7
Bread for 2 people for 1 day – A$2.01
1kg of apples – A$4.00
1L of whole fat milk – A$1.22
Personal Care
Cold medicine for 6 days – AU$9
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) – AU$13
Tube of toothpaste – AU$3.13
4 rolls of toilet paper – AU$2.50
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml) – AU$5.25
Life in Townsville
Despite having a diverse economy, life in Townsville is relaxed and slow-paced. The city is strong in terms of education, healthcare, retail, construction, and manufacturing. As a military defence hub since WWII, the city is home to thousands of military personnel.
Economy (Employment/Business)
The continuous growth of the city’s tourism is greatly contributing to Townsville’s economic growth. There are around 6000 jobs supported by tourism, ranging from accommodation and food services to recreation and transport services. While it is not as easy to find a job here, there are more than 86,000 jobs in Townsville.
Aside from moving services, we also have storage modules in Townsville where you can keep your belongings for some time while you look for a new place to move into.
Leisure/Attractions
Aside from its significant growth in the economy, the city’s tourism is also continuously growing. Although, this is not that surprising since Townsville has a lot of attractions that are worth the trip whether you live in Townsville or it’s surrounding cities and suburbs. Townsville is known for its scenic coastlines and breathtaking natural parks. The city is the best gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Aside from its beautiful locations that bring residents and tourists closer to nature, the city also has a rich culture and history. If you’re new in town, you might be interested in joining the Military tours to learn more about the city, its history, and its significance during WWII.
Transportation
Due to the sunny weather almost all year round, some residents prefer to walk or cycle around the city to go to their workplaces or run errands. Over the past years, commuting in Townsville has become more and more difficult. Hence, the majority of the population prefer to use private vehicles to go to and from work.
Aside from private transportation, Townsville has a good number of public transportation options that residents and tourists can use to move around the CBD and its surrounding areas.
Taxis can be hailed from the kerb of the streets from anywhere in the city. You may also book one online or by calling private taxi companies. Taxi can also be engaged from designated taxi ranks in different parts of Townsville.
Railway/Train system
The city does not have its railway system. However, the North Coast railway line passes through the city. Other rail services from Brisbane also pass through the city going to Cairns.
Regular bus services are also available in Townsville. Buses operated by Sunbus service the most populated areas of the city. They also run special services to take patrons to different venues for major events in the city. Hermit Park Bus Service (another bus line owned and operated by Sunbus) offers special charter services for various occasions and events.
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