Overview
Set in Australia, Townsville is a mid-size town.
It is home to around 201,000 people.
It lies in the southern hemisphere, in Oceania.
The nearest airport is Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV), about 4 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Population | 201,313 |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Nearest airport | Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV), 4 km |
| Currency | AUD |
Where Townsville is
Townsville sits in Australia, in the southern part of Oceania.
Kirwan lies about 9 km to the south-west.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV) is the closest airport, about 4 km from Townsville.
Alternative gateways include Palm Island Airport (PMK, 62 km).
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Find flights to Townsville →arrives TSV (4.4 km away)
Getting around
The town is easy to cover on foot, with taxis handy for longer hops or reaching nearby spots. If you drive, remember traffic here keeps to the left.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly tropical (southern hemisphere): hot for much of the year with a distinct wet season; the cooler, drier window is the most comfortable time to travel.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Townsville is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through TSV.
Day trips & nearby
Townsville works well as a base. Within about 9 km you can reach Kirwan (9 km to the south-west).
Good to know
The currency is the AUD (Dollar).
The main language spoken is English.
Clocks run on Australia/Brisbane time.
Traffic drives on the left.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Where to stay in Townsville
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Getting around Townsville
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Townsville?
- Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV) is the closest airport, about 4 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Townsville?
- The drier season is generally the most comfortable time to visit.
- What is near Townsville?
- Kirwan is one of the closest places, about 9 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Townsville in?
- Townsville is in Australia.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.