Townsville City Council
Townsville City Council scores well on community services (80/100) but only 13/100 on lifestyle & amenity — a gap worth watching.
"North Queensland's capital — Magnetic Island, military city, and tropical resilience"
Queensland · regional council · Pop. 200,000
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: moderate
Overall Score
44 out of 100
#27 of 30 regional councils in QLD
#67 in Queensland
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 27/100 |
| Community Services | 80/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 13/100 |
| Core Operations | 56/100 |
What This Means For You
Among regional councils, Townsville City performs strongest in community services (better than 80% of peers), with room to improve in lifestyle affordability (currently at the 13th percentile).
What Makes This Place Unique
North Queensland's capital — Magnetic Island, military city, and tropical resilience
North Queensland's largest city with Magnetic Island offshore.
Known For
- Magnetic Island — tropical national park island
- Castle Hill lookout
- James Cook University
- Defence Force presence
Living Here
Genuine city amenity in the tropics at affordable prices.
Hidden Gem
The Strand waterfront promenade — 2.2km of tropical beachfront.