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The Good Life

The Good Life

Australians are rethinking what it means to live the good life. Feeling connected, choosing balance and embracing the new. Thriving in a career that matters while still finding time for what you love. 

Townsville too is a place that’s embracing change, quietly transforming with a vision for the future, redefining what it means to live life in full colour.

A place where the best of both worlds is a reality. A place of AND, not OR. Make it in a career of the future, AND live your life your way, where natural wonders AND world-leading innovation coexist, where disconnecting leaves you feeling connected AND opportunities abound. That’s the good life.

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Cost of Living

Townsville offers the benefits of city living within reach of a wide variety of lifestyle benefits and conveniences without the price-tag. With an average commute of less than 20 minutes in the city,  Townsville North Queensland offers affordable housing, schooling, childcare and transport costs. 

Sources: Domain, ABS, Moovit, Care for Kids, Townsville Bulletin

Housing Costs

Median House Prices
Townsville $427,500

Sydney $1,421,413

Melbourne $941,698

Brisbane $920,046

Median monthly mortgage payments
Townsville $1,517

Sydney $2,427

Melbourne $2,000

Brisbane $1,863

Median weekly rent
Townsville $490

Sydney $759

Melbourne $569

Brisbane $632

Median weekly household income
Townsville $1,621

Sydney $2,077

Melbourne $1,901

Brisbane $1,849

Getting Around

Average commute time (minutes each way)
Townsville 10-20 min

Sydney 46 min

Melbourne 47 min

Brisbane 44 min

Schooling & Childcare

Cost of childcare Capital Cities

Townsville $120.71 /day

Sydney $172.69 /day

Melbourne $155 /day

Brisbane $141.12 /day

Cost of childcare Townsville regions

Townsville $109.97 /day

Charters Towers $108.66 /day

Hinchinbrook Shire $89.25 /day

Burdekin Shire $80.33 /day

Average Private School Fees

Primary School $1,500 - $9,200 + ancillary costs and uniforms

Secondary School $2,276 - $12,380 + ancillary costs and uniforms

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