Townsville: landline numbers and carriers
Townsville is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 07 (QLD). The register lists 108 number blocks for it with about 504,000 allocated numbers, held by 20 carriers and spread over the 0744… and 0747… dialling prefixes. That makes Townsville the 3rd largest of 409 numbering areas under 07 by block count, with 2.22% of the area code's allocated numbers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Townsville area — though the line may since have been ported, and caller ID can be spoofed.
Source: ACMA register, data as of 16/10/2026
Where Townsville is
- State or territory
- Queensland
- Council area
- Townsville
- ABS locality
- Townsville City
- Local time
- — AEST, UTC+10, no daylight saving
- Number format
- 07 44xx xxxx; from overseas +61 7 44xx xxxx
- Nearest numbering areas
- Yabulu (24 km), Giru (42 km), Woodstock (QLD) (43 km), Rollingstone (51 km), Mutarnee (61 km)
Locality, council and state: ABS ASGS Edition 3 (CC BY 4.0). Distances are straight-line between localities.
How Townsville was numbered
The oldest block in Townsville was allocated on 30 June 1991 and is held today by TELSTRA LIMITED; the newest on 19 August 2026 to SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD. Most of the area's blocks — 24 of 108 — date from 2015–2019, but allocations here span 35 years. 40 of the blocks are the standard 1,000-number size, 20 are 100-number blocks of the kind the ACMA has issued to VoIP and wholesale carriers since the mid-2000s, and 21 are 10,000 numbers or larger. 17 allocated blocks have changed hands since they were first issued: the register still names AAPT LIMITED, EISA LIMITED, ENGIN PTY LIMITED, GOTALK LIMITED, IVOX PTY LTD, SINGTEL OPTUS PTY LIMITED, TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD and VOCUS PTY LTD as original allocatees of blocks now held by other carriers.
| Period | Blocks allocated |
|---|---|
| 1990–1994 | 14 |
| 1995–1999 | 6 |
| 2000–2004 | 6 |
| 2005–2009 | 20 |
| 2010–2014 | 18 |
| 2015–2019 | 24 |
| 2020–2024 | 16 |
| 2025–2029 | 4 |
The carriers in Townsville
TELSTRA LIMITED holds the largest share here with 65.9% of allocated numbers across 32 blocks; OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED is second with 13.1%, and 18 other carriers hold the rest. TELSTRA LIMITED has the longest tenure, with a block dated 30/06/1991; SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD received the newest, on 19/08/2026. OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED (2), SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD (7) and PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED (1) hold blocks originally allocated to another carrier.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share | First block | Latest block |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 32 | 332,000 | 65.9% | 30/06/1991 | 31/05/2019 |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 12 | 66,000 | 13.1% | 30/10/2000 | 13/03/2024 |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 15 | 29,400 | 5.8% | 12/11/2004 | 19/08/2026 |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 11 | 20,100 | 4% | 24/12/2004 | 15/03/2017 |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 6 | 18,100 | 3.6% | 11/10/1994 | 15/08/2023 |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 2 | 12,000 | 2.4% | 09/10/2007 | 11/04/2008 |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 10,100 | 2% | 29/04/1999 | 14/07/2016 |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 9 | 7,200 | 1.4% | 14/02/2018 | 09/11/2022 |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 5 | 5,000 | 1% | 14/07/2004 | 30/10/2018 |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 3 | 2,100 | 0.4% | 03/04/2007 | 30/06/2011 |
| VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 2 | 1,100 | 0.2% | 20/12/2015 | 01/08/2021 |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0% | 16/09/2025 | 16/09/2025 |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 100 | 0% | 13/07/2023 | 13/07/2023 |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0% | 31/01/2022 | 31/01/2022 |
| GENNEXT ENTERPRISES PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0% | 03/10/2019 | 03/10/2019 |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 100 | 0% | 23/11/2023 | 23/11/2023 |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0% | 24/10/2025 | 24/10/2025 |
| PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 100 | 0% | 16/04/2025 | 16/04/2025 |
| THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 1 | 100 | 0% | 21/10/2019 | 21/10/2019 |
| WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0% | 10/05/2018 | 10/05/2018 |
What people check and report about Townsville numbers
From searches typed into this site's lookup form since 3 September 2026, and the verdicts and moderated reports visitors left. A check usually follows a missed call.
Verdicts and reports on Townsville numbers: 1 verdict, 1 report
1 scam. Too few to show shares yet.
Report types: Scam attempt (1).
Latest comments
Most-reported and most-checked Townsville numbers
| Number | Verdicts | Reports | People checking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 4426 1897 | 1 scam | 1 | 1 |
| 07 4726 0933 | — | — | 3 |
Number blocks registered for Townsville
Every registered block for this area is allocated to a carrier. All 108 blocks, ascending:
| Block start | Numbers | Original allocatee | Current holder | Allocated | Transferred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0744015000… | 1,000 | GOTALK LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 08/06/2006 | 26/07/2013 |
| 0744017000… | 1,000 | = | AGILE PTY LTD | 30/06/2011 | — |
| 0744018000… | 1,000 | VOXBONE | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 02/09/2010 | 31/10/2011 |
| 0744024000… | 1,000 | = | AGILE PTY LTD | 04/02/2009 | 21/11/2011 |
| 0744025000… | 1,000 | GOTALK LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 26/10/2007 | 09/08/2013 |
| 0744028000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 26/11/2007 | — |
| 0744039000… | 1,000 | = | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 10/02/2009 | — |
| 0744040000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 11/04/2008 | — |
| 0744080000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 05/10/2009 | — |
| 0744091000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 10/06/2011 | — |
| 0744092000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 28/07/2011 | — |
| 0744103000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/11/2012 | — |
| 0744109000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 16/04/2015 | — |
| 0744110000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 28/01/2009 | — |
| 0744120000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 04/11/2009 | — |
| 0744132000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 12/06/2015 | — |
| 0744137000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 17/11/2015 | — |
| 0744142800… | 100 | = | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 20/12/2015 | — |
| 0744171000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 20/05/2011 | — |
| 0744172000… | 3,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 06/05/2016 | — |
| 0744175000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 24/08/2012 | — |
| 0744176000… | 4,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/01/2013 | — |
| 0744192100… | 100 | = | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 14/07/2016 | — |
| 0744197400… | 100 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 14/02/2018 | — |
| 0744200000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 11/04/2007 | — |
| 0744212000… | 8,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 23/11/2007 | — |
| 0744220000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 01/02/2007 | — |
| 0744227000… | 1,000 | = | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 14/09/2011 | — |
| 0744228000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/10/2006 | — |
| 0744239000… | 2,000 | = | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 09/10/2007 | — |
| 0744258000… | 100 | = | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 21/10/2019 | — |
| 0744261000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 03/02/2012 | — |
| 0744262000… | 5,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 28/04/2016 | — |
| 0744267000… | 10,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 15/03/2017 | — |
| 0744282000… | 100 | = | ADARGA PTY LTD | 16/09/2025 | — |
| 0744292600… | 100 | = | WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD | 10/05/2018 | — |
| 0744294000… | 1,000 | = | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 01/08/2021 | — |
| 0744300000… | 5,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 03/08/2018 | — |
| 0744305000… | 5,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 15/02/2017 | — |
| 0744310000… | 3,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 24/07/2008 | — |
| 0744328000… | 1,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 31/07/2013 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0744329000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 24/10/2014 | — |
| 0744330000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 08/02/2011 | — |
| 0744340000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 19/04/2011 | — |
| 0744369000… | 1,000 | = | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 30/10/2018 | — |
| 0744376000… | 1,000 | = | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 21/02/2017 | — |
| 0744395000… | 3,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 18/01/2019 | — |
| 0744399600… | 100 | TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 24/09/2020 | 24/02/2021 |
| 0744402200… | 100 | = | GENNEXT ENTERPRISES PTY LTD | 03/10/2019 | — |
| 0744405200… | 100 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 26/10/2021 | — |
| 0744410000… | 5,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 31/05/2019 | — |
| 0744444000… | 2,000 | VOCUS PTY LTD | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 28/04/2008 | 08/09/2008 |
| 0744452000… | 2,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 07/11/2016 | — |
| 0744455000… | 1,000 | IVOX PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 09/07/2013 | 06/08/2013 |
| 0744460000… | 11,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 11/12/2018 | — |
| 0744471000… | 1,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 15/11/2016 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0744477000… | 3,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 06/11/2009 | — |
| 0744483000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 26/07/2016 | — |
| 0744484000… | 5,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 10/11/2016 | — |
| 0744490000… | 10,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 14/11/2019 | — |
| 0744518500… | 100 | = | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 31/01/2022 | — |
| 0744530000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 02/06/2022 | — |
| 0744532000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 02/06/2022 | — |
| 0744534000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 09/11/2022 | — |
| 0744541000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 09/11/2022 | — |
| 0744542800… | 100 | = | C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 13/07/2023 | — |
| 0744552000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 09/11/2022 | — |
| 0744554100… | 100 | = | LMGPS LTD | 23/11/2023 | — |
| 0744560000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 09/11/2022 | — |
| 0744572000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 09/11/2022 | — |
| 0744574400… | 100 | = | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 16/04/2025 | — |
| 0744586700… | 100 | = | NETERA PTY LTD | 24/10/2025 | — |
| 0744590000… | 5,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 15/08/2023 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0744602000… | 100 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/08/2026 | — |
| 0744630000… | 5,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 13/03/2024 | — |
| 0744638000… | 2,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/06/2020 | — |
| 0747000000… | 10,000 | EISA LIMITED | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 29/04/1999 | 01/12/2004 |
| 0747200000… | 2,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0747207000… | 2,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0747210000… | 80,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0747290000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 15/11/1995 | — |
| 0747311000… | 1,000 | = | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 14/07/2004 | — |
| 0747358000… | 1,000 | ENGIN PTY LIMITED | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 24/12/2004 | 11/08/2015 |
| 0747404000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 22/06/2005 | — |
| 0747500000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 29/08/1995 | — |
| 0747521000… | 2,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 19/04/1994 | — |
| 0747530000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0747550000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 21/02/2001 | — |
| 0747580000… | 20,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0747600000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 20/04/1994 | — |
| 0747618000… | 2,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 20/04/1994 | — |
| 0747627000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 04/07/1996 | — |
| 0747660000… | 10,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 11/10/1994 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0747675100… | 100 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 23/05/2005 | — |
| 0747675200… | 100 | = | AGILE PTY LTD | 03/04/2007 | 21/11/2011 |
| 0747675400… | 100 | IVOX PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 18/06/2012 | 12/06/2014 |
| 0747675500… | 100 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 03/09/2012 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0747675600… | 100 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 24/04/2014 | — |
| 0747676000… | 1,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 30/11/2000 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0747677000… | 1,000 | GOTALK LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 12/11/2004 | 23/08/2013 |
| 0747710000… | 50,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0747781000… | 5,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0747789000… | 11,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0747810000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0747890000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0747950000… | 10,000 | SINGTEL OPTUS PTY LIMITED | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 30/10/2000 | 10/02/2003 |
| 0747960000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 29/03/1999 | — |
| 0747990000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 15/11/1995 | — |
Numbering areas next to Townsville in the register
Immediately below and above Townsville's blocks in the 0744… and 0747… prefixes sit Pentland, Upper Stone, Ravenswood, Rollingstone, Woodstock (QLD), Yabulu, Briaba, Mount Isa, Bowen, Bambaroo, Ayr and Kalkadoon (Ext).
| Numbering area | First block | Blocks | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentland | 0744009000… | 30 | 19 |
| Upper Stone | 0744010000… | 31 | 20 |
| Ravenswood | 0744011000… | 35 | 20 |
| Rollingstone | 0744012000… | 33 | 20 |
| Woodstock (QLD) | 0744013000… | 33 | 20 |
| Yabulu | 0744014000… | 42 | 20 |
| Briaba | 0744019000… | 31 | 19 |
| Mount Isa | 0744020000… | 47 | 19 |
| Bowen | 0744021000… | 45 | 19 |
| Bambaroo | 0744022000… | 29 | 19 |
| Ayr | 0744029000… | 43 | 19 |
| Kalkadoon (Ext) | 0744035000… | 32 | 18 |
Had a call from a Townsville number?
No clear pattern in reports on these numbers yet. If a call worried you:
- Call back on a number you trust
If a caller says they're your bank, the ATO, Services Australia, a courier or your telco, hang up and ring the organisation on the number from its website or your statement, never the number that called you. Caller ID can be faked.
- Report the call to Scamwatch
The National Anti-Scam Centre uses Scamwatch reports to warn others and to get scam numbers blocked. Note the number, the time and what the caller claimed to be. If anyone is in danger, call 000.
- Register on the Do Not Call Register
Registering landlines and mobiles is free and stops most telemarketing calls within 30 days. Charities, political parties, surveys and scammers aren't covered.
- If you lost money or shared details
Call your bank straight away on the number on your card and ask it to stop the payment. Then report it through ReportCyber, which passes cybercrime reports to the Queensland Police Service. If your identity documents or passwords were shared, IDCARE's free support service can help you lock things down.
Nationally, Scamwatch recorded $72.5 million lost to scams that started with a phone call in 2025 (down from $107.2 million), with a median loss of $3,800 per report that lost money, and phone-call scam reports are 73.7% below their 2021 level. Telcos blocked 109.3 million scam calls and 45.2 million scam texts in January to March 2026. Sources: Targeting scams 2025 (National Anti-Scam Centre); ACMA quarterly report, Jan–Mar 2026.
Townsville numbers: questions and answers
Where is the Townsville numbering area?
Townsville is in Queensland, in the Townsville council area. The nearest other numbering areas are Yabulu (24 km), Giru (42 km) and Woodstock (QLD) (43 km).
What area code does Townsville use?
Townsville numbers use area code 07. Its register blocks start with 07 44 and 07 47. From overseas, drop the 0 and dial +61 7 followed by the eight-digit local number.
What time zone is Townsville in?
Townsville is on Australian Eastern Time (AEST, UTC+10), with no daylight saving.
Which carriers hold Townsville phone numbers?
The ACMA register lists 20 carriers with allocated blocks in Townsville. By allocated numbers the largest are Telstra (65.9%), Optus Networks (13.1%) and Symbio Networks (5.8%). A number can since have been ported to another provider.
When were Townsville numbers first allocated?
The oldest block on record for Townsville was allocated on 30 June 1991 and is held by Telstra; the newest on 19 August 2026, to Symbio Networks.
Are calls from Townsville numbers scams?
Visitors have left 1 verdict on Townsville numbers (1 scam, 0 nuisance, 0 safe) and 1 moderated report. That describes the numbers people looked up, not every Townsville number: most belong to ordinary households and businesses, and scammers can fake a local number.
How do I report a scam call from a Townsville number?
Report it to Scamwatch. If you lost money, call your bank first, then report it through ReportCyber, which passes it to the Queensland Police Service. Unwanted sales calls go to the Do Not Call Register's complaint form (1300 792 958).
Check a number from Townsville
Scammers spoof local landline numbers to look nearby. Guides: Australian area codes, how caller ID spoofing works.
“They called ad when i asked whom the company they were calling from they said it doesn't matter and therefore hung up on me”
Scam attempt · 07 4426 1897 · 9 Oct 2026