Townsville Council's New Flood Rules Reshape Property Development Across Region
New council rules reshape how land is managed around flood-prone areas, with practical effects for property owners, renters and local infrastructure in Townsville.
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Townsville Property Auctions Maintain Strong Clearance Rates Amid Buyer Demand
Property auctions across Townsville remain resilient as the city’s market continues to attract owner-occupiers and investors alike.
Investor Surge Pushes Townsville Property Prices Higher in Hot Suburbs
Renewed interest from investors is ramping up pressure on buyers, shifting Townsville’s property dynamics in fast-growing suburbs.
Townsville House Prices Surge While Unit Values Stall: What Buyers Must Know
Detached homes and units are pulling apart in the Townsville market, creating very different outcomes depending on which side of that divide your money sits.
Townsville's New Planning Overhaul Reshapes Buyer Demand and Investor Strategy
Recent council policy updates and key planning decisions are shifting the local real estate equation across Bohle Plains, Idalia and beyond.
Build-to-Rent Housing Changes Townsville's Rental Market for Renters
As buying a home drifts further out of reach for many locals, a new model of purpose-built rental housing is reshaping what tenants can expect from the market.
Townsville's $2.1B Infrastructure Deal Lifts Property Values Across Northern Suburbs
Suburbs stretching from Bohle Plains to Idalia are recording sharper price growth as major infrastructure commitments reshape buyer and investor appetite across Townsville's fastest-growing precincts.
Bohle Plains Surges 4.2% While Neighbors Stall in Townsville Market
Bohle Plains posted a 4.2 per cent median price lift in the past six months while nearby suburbs recorded flat or negative growth.
Townsville's Newark Career Fair Connects Job Seekers With Employers Tuesday
Job seekers across North Queensland have a shot at connecting with employers face-to-face at Townsville's Newark Career Fair this week.
Townsville's Property Market Defies Southern Downturn Amid Military Growth
A combination of military postings, strong rental yields, and relative affordability is insulating the city from the winter downturn gripping Melbourne and Sydney.
Townsville Approves Major Housing Projects in Bohle Plains and Idalia
Council-approved residential projects in established northern suburbs are set to alter housing supply patterns over the next three years.
Townsville Houses Now Cost Significantly More Than Units
Detached homes are outpacing apartments by a growing margin across Townsville, and the split is reshaping decisions for buyers, renters and investors across the city.
Townsville Council Raises Height Limits, Reduces Lot Size Requirements
Townsville City Council approved amendments on July 8 that raise height limits and reduce minimum lot sizes in targeted residential zones.
Investors Flood Townsville Property Market, Heating Competition in Bohle Plains
Investor activity is picking up in Townsville, driving more buyers into an already heated market in growth areas like Bohle Plains and Idalia.
Townsville Homes Linger Longer as Sellers Slash Prices Dramatically
Fresh data on how long homes are lingering and how much vendors are shaving off asking prices signals a subtle but important shift in the city's property market.
Townsville Home Values Jump 17.6% to $636,264 Median Price
Home values in Townsville have jumped 17.6 per cent over the past year to a median of $636,264 as of June 2026, with a clear split between budget postcodes and premium suburbs.
First-Time Buyers Navigate Townsville's Affordable Housing Market Today
With Queensland's median house price pushing higher and auction clearance rates wobbling in southern capitals, Townsville's relative affordability is drawing a new wave of first-home hopefuls, here's what they need to know before signing anything.
Townsville Rezones 85 Hectares for Medium-Density Housing in Bohle Plains
Townsville City Council has advanced plans to rezone 85 hectares of land near Bohle River for medium-density housing.
Townsville's New Link Road Slashes Commute Times This August
The Bohle Plains Link Road extension, due to open in August, is cutting travel times to Townsville CBD and turning the northern fringe into a practical option for daily commuters.
Major Projects Push Townsville's Borders Outward Across Hundreds of Lots
Hundreds of new housing lots are taking shape from Bohle Plains to Idalia, signaling a major bet on the city’s growth as developers race to meet demand.
Townsville Rents Surge as Military Demand Pushes Yields Above 6%
Rising demand from military families and investor yields above 6 percent are pushing rents higher across key suburbs, altering the balance for both sides of the lease.
Townsville Housing Shortage Sparks New Development Opportunities Amid Price Growth
Strong price growth and tight supply are creating conditions where additional housing projects could address demand pressures in the region.
Townsville Renters Lose Thousands to Fake Property Photos in Listings
Duplicate and AI-manipulated images are appearing across rental and real estate listings in Townsville, misleading prospective tenants and buyers at a time when the housing market can least afford more confusion.
Townsville renters lose thousands to fake property listing photos daily
Duplicate and AI-manipulated images are appearing across rental and real estate platforms in North Queensland, raising serious concerns for Townsville residents already squeezed by a tight housing market.
Townsville Tackles Fake Property Listings Better Than Global Rivals
Duplicate and fraudulent property images are flooding real estate platforms across mid-sized cities worldwide, and Townsville's approach is drawing comparisons to cities from Cairns to Cape Town.
Townsville Renters Lose Hundreds to Fake Property Listings Flooding Market
Duplicate and fraudulent images are appearing across real estate platforms at an alarming rate, and renters in suburbs from Kirwan to Magnetic Island are losing hundreds of dollars to listings that don't exist.
Townsville Renters Lose Thousands to Fake Property Photos on Listings
Duplicate and AI-manipulated images are appearing across local real estate and rental platforms, leaving North Queensland renters and buyers exposed to fraud at one of the tightest points in the housing market on record.
Townsville Renters Lose Hundreds to Surge in Fake Property Listings
Duplicate and stolen listing images are fuelling a surge in rental scams across Townsville, leaving prospective tenants hundreds of dollars out of pocket before they've set foot in a property.
Townsville Tackles AI Property Fraud Better Than Larger Australian Cities
A surge in duplicate and AI-generated image fraud is reshaping how North Queensland's rental market polices itself, and Townsville's response is drawing comparisons to cities twice its size.
Townsville Buyers Lose Thousands to Fake Property Photos Across Listings
Duplicate and manipulated images are appearing across real estate and rental platforms in Townsville, misleading residents at one of the most stressful moments of their lives.