Over 300 days of sunshine each year. North Queensland offers an abundance of vibrant local getaway spots, national parks and reserves, the lifestyle is second to none and work-life balance is a breeze.

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North Queensland is the home of real possibilities and endless opportunities.

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North Queensland offers a relaxed tropical lifestyle with all the perks and services you would expect of a metropolitan city. Home to the largest city in Northern Australia, the region’s 237,452 strong population enjoy an unrivalled way of life, weekend getaways to incredible natural landscapes, a calendar of world-class entertainment and sporting events, short daily commutes, fresh open-air spaces, affordable living, and more than 300 days of sunshine.

It’s no wonder the locals are some of the friendliest and happiest people you’ll ever meet.

With two world heritage listed areas - the Wet Tropics Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef on our doorstep, as well as a diverse and thriving industry base serving the largest regional city in the North, the North Queensland lifestyle has it all.

Welcome to our region, where there really is something for everyone.

300+ Days of Sunshine

237.5K Population

$345K Median
House Price

2Hour
Flight from
Townsville
to Brisbane

2.5% Rate of
Unemployment

$17BN GRP

Cairns Townsville Brisbane

Hinchinbrook Townsville Burdekin Charters Towers

Palm Island

Explore our regions of
North Queensland

Located about halfway between the tip of Cape York and Brisbane, North Queensland encompasses the regional centres and local government areas of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island. The area is home to nearly 240,000 people and contributes over $16.5 billion annually to the national economy.

The region enjoys the benefits of a modern city, prosperous economic outlook and the stunning natural environments of reef, rainforest and outback ensuring an attractive lifestyle for residents and tourists alike.