r/Townsville • • 15d ago

Anyone been up Paluma way recently?

8 Upvotes

Planning to go this weekend, anyone know how Paluma Dam Road is looking? Thanks in advance.


r/Townsville • • 15d ago

Neighbourhood Advice for Rentals!! Crime?

3 Upvotes

Hello friends! Ive recently joined the Townsville Hospital and am looking for a 2 bedder to rent. I wanted to ask what neighbourhoods are considered safe and what are the ones to look out for? All the realestate.com places ive narrowed down are in Douglas, Idalia, Rosslea, Vincent, Hyde Park, Belgian Gardens, Railway Estate. Any advice/recommendations? Im worried about crime and break-ins. Many many thanks everyone!

P.S. Rent isn TSV is way higher than I thought!! 🤯🤯🤯


r/Townsville • • 17d ago

Is crime that bad in Townsville?

24 Upvotes

I currently live in Darwin and am considering relocating to Townsville with my family. How does Townsville compare with Darwin in terms of crime and overall safety?


r/Townsville • • 17d ago

What is digging in my lawn?

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16 Upvotes

In North Ward. Looks like something a crab would do, but I'm about 500m from the Strand.


r/Townsville • • 19d ago

Good, safe and reasonably affordable areas to live in Townsville?

19 Upvotes

I'm moving to Townsville for work at AIMS and currently trying to figure out where to live. I'll be commuting out to AIMS.

Mainly looking for somewhere that's reasonably safe, not ridiculously expensive, and still close enough to shops/cafes and things to do. I'm also a migrant, so would be good to know if there are any areas you'd particularly recommend (or avoid) from that perspective too.

So far, from what I've read and what people have suggested, I've got:

  • North Ward
  • Castle Hill / around Castle Hill (I know this one's pretty expensive)
  • West End
  • Belgian Gardens
  • Townsville City
  • Mundingburra
  • Douglas
  • Aitkenvale

Not sure how accurate this list is though 😅

Any other suburbs I should be looking at? And out of these, which ones would you personally consider good value while still being a nice/safe place to live?

Would also appreciate any specific pockets/streets to avoid, since I've heard it can vary quite a bit even within the same suburb.


r/Townsville • • 19d ago

Townsville: come for the Cowboys, stay for the beautiful public art

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58 Upvotes

Spotted in the ladies toilets at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.


r/Townsville • • 19d ago

Universal remote

2 Upvotes

Hey legends!

My elderly neighbours tv has broken, I’ve given him one of mine but I can’t seem to find the remote, and the one button you can use cans seem to scroll down to select channel scan.

I haven’t seen one for ever, but do they still make / sell universal remotes? And has anyone set one up? Im not overly tech savvy Or if someone had one they would sell would be really handy!

Thanks Townsville!


r/Townsville • • 19d ago

Plover Trouble

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r/Townsville • • 21d ago

Old Arcadia Resort 1980s-90s (Magnetic Island)

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127 Upvotes

I was wondering if anyone had photos of the old Arcadia Resort. I think it might be where I stayed with my parents but I’d love more images if they exist. I remember the pool was beautiful


r/Townsville • • 20d ago

Property prices at Townsville

0 Upvotes

Just checking what is the condition of property prices at Townsville. Is it comes down as everywhere else or just stagnant?


r/Townsville • • 22d ago

New to Town(sville) EV Friendliness?

10 Upvotes

Hello all. My family and I are moving to the area near the end of the year. We are curious how "EV friendly" Townsville actually is. We will need to get a car of some sort and the novated lease on an EV seems tempting. We are coming from overseas, and novated leases are not a thing back home. Is this a good option, a terrible idea, or somewhere in-between? Thanks in advance!


r/Townsville • • 22d ago

Townsville church targeted by scam sweeping the country

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r/Townsville • • 23d ago

Taxpayers paid $4,500 for dead man's chair amid aged care delays

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r/Townsville • • 23d ago

Sunglasses

6 Upvotes

Hi all

Looking for a place to buy some cheaper/budget friendly male sunnies. Have tried anaconda and bcf. Anywhere else? I either break them of loose them so another 300 dollar pair is off the table.

Looking for like a 40 dollar pair? Recommendation onto a shop with a decent range?


r/Townsville • • 25d ago

Beautiful TSV "Mum can we go to Rottnest island?"; 'No, we have Rottnest Island at home'. The Rottnest Island at home:

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479 Upvotes

Jk I love Maggie Island ❤️


r/Townsville • • 24d ago

Looking for a gift to take home

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7 Upvotes

Last time I was in Townsville. There was tat/gift shops that would sell this jerky, is there anywhere in Townsville that still does?


r/Townsville • • 25d ago

Gift ideas for partner/things to do in Townsville

8 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

My wife's birthday is happening in a few weeks and I am trying to find something to surprise her with in the Townsville area, preferably an experience rather than a material gift.

Also, she is a dog lover amd was wondering if there is anything such as a dog bar in town. I can't find anything online.

Any recommendations? Classes, events, places.

Thank you!


r/Townsville • • 28d ago

How to start mowing as a part time job in TSV?

9 Upvotes

r/Townsville • • 29d ago

Where do you get your wine?

2 Upvotes

Are there any decent independent wine shops around here? Sick of the same shit from Dan Murphys et al.


r/Townsville • • 29d ago

Where can I find a room to rent in Pallarenda or belgian gardens?

6 Upvotes

Since I have been deeply attracted by the endless Pallarenda beach🤤🤤🤤

Also, if you happen to know the rental prices around there, let me know — it might convince me to give up on the idea! 😂


r/Townsville • • Sep 14 '26

People darting into the street to make drivers swerve

268 Upvotes

Encountered this group twice already. First one was at Nathan Street, the idiot in the video swung his bike into my car while they were standing in the middle of the road. Second time was today. Same idiot played chicken, intentionally darted into the street while I was driving by. Be careful out there folks.


r/Townsville • • Sep 14 '26

Reading the Bully

22 Upvotes

For the last couple of years I've used Webpage archive and specifically www.townsvillebulletin.com.au: Townsville Bulletin | Breaking News and Headlines from Townsville and Queensland | Townsville Bulletin

to read the bully for free when I wanted to see the odd article. It seems lately they have improved their paywall. Does anyone have any tips and tricks for getting around this?

PS: I have no aversion to paying for news as a concept and do so on other platforms. however the newscorpse model and what they charge for the bully slop is not something I can come at.


r/Townsville • • Sep 14 '26

Anyone notice the wet moon tonight? I saw it for a moment but when I went back outside it was gone. I didn't snap a picture as it set too quickly

11 Upvotes

r/Townsville • • Sep 14 '26

Mechanic

4 Upvotes

Anybody recommend a quality mechanic for a diesel daily driver?


r/Townsville • • Sep 14 '26

Dark illustrative tattoo artist

3 Upvotes

Looking for a good tattoo artist ideally specialised in dark illustrative. Previously gotten a tattoo done by Abby at 278 but she doesn't tattoo anymore :(