Where do these numbers come from?

The live database behind Townsville Business Guide, rebuilt the same way as every other page each day. Nothing here is estimated.

What does claimed mean?

The owner has confirmed the listing is theirs and can edit its description, hours, phone and website.

Why are only 30 suburbs and 30 categories shown?

These are the 30 biggest of each by business count. Every suburb and category, including the smaller ones, is listed at /suburbs/ and /categories/.

The numbers

How many businesses in Townsville, by suburb and category

As of October 2026 the guide lists 3,836 businesses. The 30 biggest suburbs and the 30 biggest categories below come straight from the database behind the guide, rebuilt every day.

Have a phone number40%

Have a website63%

Publish prices3%

Claimed by the owner0%

The 30 biggest suburbs

Suburb, businesses, top 3 categories

Garbutt563Mechanics 53, Manufacturing and supply 20, Hardware stores 20
North Ward417Accommodation 29, Lawyers 27, Restaurants 22
Aitkenvale257Clothing stores 18, Disability support 8, Restaurants 7
South Townsville251Restaurants 19, Accommodation 16, Transport and logistics 9
Kirwan212Restaurants 12, Gyms 8, Beauty salons 6
Thuringowa Central170Restaurants 12, Clothing stores 12, Cafes 5
West End167Flooring and tiles 7, Mechanics 6, Allied health 5
Currajong132Mechanics 7, Auto customisation 5, Tyre shops 4
Hyde Park105Doctors and medical centres 7, Clothing stores 6, Accountants 5
Bohle97Manufacturing and supply 13, Engineering services 9, Mechanics 7
Railway Estate88Electricians 4, Accommodation 4, Property management 4
Mount Louisa87Mechanics 9, Builders 9, Marketing agencies 4
Belgian Gardens82Accommodation 6, Flight schools 4, Hair salons 4
Nelly Bay72Accommodation 21, Restaurants 5, Travel and tours 4
Mundingburra68Specialist doctors 12, Chiropractors 4, Dentists 4
Mysterton68Accountants 4, Real estate agents 4, Restaurants 3
Idalia60Restaurants 5, Mechanics 3, Specialty food stores 3
Mount St John58Manufacturing and supply 7, Transport and logistics 5, Car washes 3
Douglas56Cafes 6, Bars 2, Community groups 2
Hermit Park55Beauty salons 3, Restaurants 3, Accountants 2
Townsville City49Community groups 3, Accountants 2, Lawyers 2
Rasmussen46Builders 3, Landscapers 3, Farms 2
Condon45Child care 3, Sports and recreation venues 2, Beauty salons 2
Pimlico45Clothing stores 4, Doctors and medical centres 4, Allied health 3
Cranbrook42Aged care 4, Child care 3, Allied health 3
Deeragun35Restaurants 7, Builders 3, Beauty salons 2
Bohle Plains34Builders 5, Marketing agencies 2, Accommodation 2
Gulliver34Mechanics 3, Dentists 3, Naturopaths 3
Rosslea33Accommodation 8, Cafes 2, Car dealers 2
Annandale31Doctors and medical centres 3, Pharmacies 2, Real estate agents 2

How many businesses in Townsville, by suburb and category

The 30 biggest suburbs

The 30 biggest categories