With a population of over 200,000 people, the city of Townsville is Australia's largest urban centre north of the Sunshine Coast. Located in beautiful North Queensland, Townsville is a coastal city conveniently nestled between beautiful destinations such as Magnetic Island, Hinchinbrook Island, Wallaman Falls, and Paluma Range National Park.
Townsville combines a warm small-town ambience with the modern comforts and conveniences of a big city – without the long commute times. Bustling with sporting events, music festivals and nightlife, delicious eateries, fantastic shopping, activities for families and an abundance of community spirit, Townsville is the perfect city to raise a family, while also a great location for singles and couples to live a well-balanced life.
Beginning teachers and those relocating to Townsville and surrounding areas are also able to get ahead financially and in their career, by accessing a range of
financial incentives, depending on the school.
Many schools in the Townsville region are eligible for rent assistance through the department's
Rural and Remote Housing Incentive Scheme which assists teachers, and their families relocating to eligible locations through access to specialist relocation assistance and reasonable housing costs for up to 12 months. This includes:
- access to temporary accommodation when arriving in the new location
- a rental allowance reflective of the teacher's weekly rent in the eligible community (please note: the rental allowance is paid in conjunction with the teacher's salary and therefore is taxable)
- access to relocation and settlement assistance through the department's priority concierge service.
Learn more about living and teaching in Townsville.