Townsville

Townsville, located on the northeastern coast of the Australian state of Queensland, is part of the far north Queensland tropical areas. Townsville has a population of 196, 219 people and is home to many government and business hubs that service the North Queensland area.

As a tourist destination, Townsville is known for its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, its tropical climate and natural beauty. The temperature in Townsville ranges from 31.4 °C (88.5 °F) in summer and 25 °C (77 °F) in winter.

Townsville is a popular tourist destination, with many of the residents working in tourism and hospitality, as well as trades, engineering, administration and manufacturing. Popular locations and tourist spots include the World Heritage listed Magnetic Island, the bustling area known as The Strand and Paluma, the gateway to the area's beaches and rainforests. The most famous person originally from Townsville is Julian Assange, former Wikileaks editor.