About Townsville
Townsville is a tropical city of approximately 170,000 people in QLD. Read more about Townsville on Wikipedia.
Electricity in Townsville
Townsville (4810) is on the Ergon Energy distribution network.
Our take on electricity in Townsville
Ergon is the sole retailer. Prices dropped up to 6.9% from 1 July 2026. Call Ergon on 13 10 46 to check your tariff.
For detailed pricing information, reference prices, and tips for your state, see our Compare Electricity Prices in QLD guide.
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NBN technology available in Townsville includes FTTP, HFC, and FTTN. Check your specific address at the NBN Co address checker to confirm which technology and speed tiers are available at your premises.
Multiple ISPs serve Townsville for addresses on the NBN network. Compare internet plans to find the best speed and price combination for your household.
NBN technology in Townsville City
This suburb-level snapshot summarises 3,100 premises checked in the source dataset. Your individual address may differ.
| Connection type | Premises | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fibre to the premises (FTTP) | 2,700 | 87.1% |
| Fibre to the building (FTTB) | 377 | 12.2% |
| Technology unavailable | 23 | 0.7% |
Townsville City sits mostly on full fibre already, 87% of checked premises are FTTP, so it mostly comes down to which retailer and speed tier suits your household.
Source snapshot: August 2026. Data derived from Luke Prior's open-source NBN Upgrade Map and ultimately from NBN address-check results. Counts are indicative, are not official NBN coverage statistics, and can include unknown records. View source and methodology.