French Street Centre

12/08/2026

At 28 French Street, Pimlico, we've got beauty and skin care, a hair salon, massage and wellness, an accountant, and self storage — all in one car park. Park once, get everything done. We put together a quick rundown of who's here and what they do. What's the one errand you always seem to need to do twice because everything's in different parts of town? Our post is in the comments below.

23/06/2026

We hear this one all the time at French Street. Someone's heading out on a 6-week rotation, or got a posting to Darwin, and they're paying rent on a place they won't see for months — just to have somewhere for their stuff.
There's a better way to do it. Break the lease, put everything in a secure storage unit, and save hundreds of dollars a month while you're away. When you come back, everything's exactly where you left it.
We wrote up exactly how it works — for FIFO workers, defence families and anyone else who spends long stretches away from Townsville.
Full guide here → frenchstreetcentre.com/blog-article-11.html
Are you FIFO or ADF? What's your current solution for your belongings when you're away? 👇

22/06/2026

We see it at the Centre regularly — someone's just accepted a job up here, or made the lifestyle call, and suddenly they're trying to work out how to get everything from Brisbane (or Perth, or Melbourne) to Townsville without losing their mind or their budget.
The distance alone changes everything. 1,400 kilometres means you can't just hire a ute and do it yourself. The rental market is tighter than most people expect from their research down south. And the climate means half your wardrobe is about to become irrelevant.
We put together a proper guide — removalists, suburbs, what to expect, and how storage fits in when the timing doesn't line up perfectly.
Have you moved to Townsville from interstate? What's the one thing you wish you'd known before the truck left? 👇
⬇️ Link in comments 👇

19/06/2026

We talk to a lot of Townsville families who are mid-downsize and completely overwhelmed. The house is sold, the new place is smaller, and there's a pile of things they can't throw out but can't take with them. That gap — between what you own and where you're going — is exactly what we're here for. If you or someone you know is going through it, this guide is genuinely useful. 👇

16/06/2026

We're based right here in Pimlico, so it felt right that we wrote the honest guide to the suburb — not the real estate version, the actual one.

The cafes worth going to. What the streets are like. Why people who move here tend to stay. And yes, a few things worth knowing before you sign a lease.

If you're thinking about Pimlico, this one's from the people who are here every day. 👇

14/06/2026

One of the most common things we hear at French Street Self Storage is "I booked the wrong size and now I'm stuck." Too small and you're paying for two units. Too big and you're paying for empty space. The difference usually comes down to one conversation before you book. We wrote this size guide so you can figure it out before you're standing in front of a half-packed unit. 👇

Choosing between 18, 24 and 30 sqm self storage units in Townsville. What fits in each size and how to calculate what you need.

07/06/2026

Moving season brings a lot of people through the Centre, and we hear the removalist stories — good and bad.

The bad ones are very bad. Damaged furniture, no-shows, hidden charges on the day. It almost always comes down to a few questions people didn't think to ask before booking.

We put the checklist together so you don't have to learn it the hard way. 👇

What to ask a removalist before booking your Townsville move — pricing, insurance, inclusions and red flags.

02/06/2026

We've got Finch & Finch Accountants right here at the Centre, so tax time is something we hear a lot about — especially from tradies. The number of deductions that go unclaimed every year in this industry is genuinely surprising. Storage costs, vehicle expenses, tools — it adds up. We put this guide together ahead of EOFY. Share it with a tradie who might need it. 👇

A practical guide to tax deductions for Townsville tradies and small business operators. Tools, vehicles, storage, phone and more.

23/05/2026

Moving season brings a lot of people through the Centre, and we hear the removalist stories — good and bad. The bad ones are very bad. Damaged furniture, no-shows, hidden charges on the day. It almost always comes down to a few questions people didn't think to ask before booking. We put the checklist together so you don't have to learn it the hard way. 👇