Revealed: Townsville’s top social media influencers

Townsville’s most powerful social media influencers, ranging from comedians to car buffs, fishos and fashionistas, have now been ranked. See the full list.

The Townsville Bulletin has taken a deep dive into the lives of social influencers across the region and found the top social stars making waves online.

Here’s our list of Townsville’s top social media influencers.

NOTE: Have we missed anyone? Send a photo and blurb, as illustrated below to [e-mail] and you will be added to the list.

Ian Zaro found internet fame after posting comedic videos on his social media.

@ian.zaro

TikTok reach: 2.3M

Ian Zaro is no stranger to the spotlight after a series of viral Facebook videos led him to appear on ABC’s sketch show Black Comedy.

He’s garnered a greater following since joining TikTok and boasts 2.3 million followers and has more than 46 million likes on his funny videos.

In his most recent project, the NQ talent plays the character ‘Rufus’ in NZ comedy Nude Tuesday, alongside the likes of Jemaine Clement from the Flight of the Conchords.

Tub’s owners put up a sign to encourage neighbours to give their pooch a pat and the results were adorable.

@tubsthebluestaffy

TikTok reach: 882.1k

Tubs is a pat-loving pooch from Townsville who’s won the hearts of millions on TikTok.

Her owner Isabella Smith-Lester said the one-year-old blue staffy was one of the friendliest pups you’ll ever meet but she noticed some of their new neighbours were a bit wary of her.

They decided to put up a sign on their front gate encouraging passers-by to give Tubs a pat, which resulted in dozens of people stopping to give her a scratch every day.

Tub’s owners filmed some of her adorable interactions with strangers in a now-viral clip on TikTok, which has now reached a whopping 40 million views since it was posted on July 25.

Nathan the swimming cat, beloved pet and Instagram star.

@nathan_thebeachcat

Instagram reach: 595k

Nathan is a Townsville cat bucking stereotypes with its love of swimming and racking up over half a million fans on Instagram in the process.

Nathan, who is a female feline despite her name, found her forever home with Douglas residents Rian Crandon and Melissa Pietrobuono in 2017 after being dumped in a box by the highway and rescued by the RSPCA.

The outdoor-loving couple began taking the cat out for walks with them when Nathan was about 12 months old, after she’d had all her injections.

“The intention wasn’t for her to go on a swim. We just wanted her to learn to go out safely on a lead, but it turns out she wanted to swim instead,” Melissa said.

Magnetic Island Tik Toker Craig Crichton. Picture: Instagram/crackajack9_is_back

@crackajack9

TikTok reach: 358.6k

Magnetic Island TikToker Craig Crichton has taken the platform by storm.

The larrikin dad — who also runs a kayak business on the island — has already racked up more than seven million likes. Whether he’s cracking a joke or putting out some great content showing off North Queensland, it’s easy to see why so many people follow him.

Townsville-based TikToker Zachary Schmidt. Picture: Instagram/zachary.schmidtt

@zachary.schmidt

TikTok reach: 320.2k

Townsville-based Zachary Schmidt has amassed a large following on TikTok, with more than 320,000 people following his diving adventures.

According to his YouTube page, Zach’s on a mission to be the first person to free dive all 3000 reefs on the Great Barrier Reef.

Garn comedy duo and brothers Declan and Connor Evanson. Picture: Instagram/garncomedy

@garncomedy

YouTube reach: 311k

TikTok reach: 217.7k

Facebook reach: 236k

Garn is a comedy filmmaking duo consisting of Townsville brothers Declan and Connor Evanson who are now gaining millions of views for their online content.

Declan is the writer, director, editor and creative powerhouse behind their content, while Connor brings the larrikin character ‘Murph Law’ to life in their short comedy clips.

The brothers began to garner some popularity after posting a video of some hilarious Townsville “life hacks” on how to not get your car stolen.

Their advice ranged from freezing your keys in a block of ice to removing your car battery and your wheels.

Townsville TikTok mum Ashy Anne. Picture: Instagram/ashy_anne

@ashy_anne_

TikTok reach: 277.8k

Instagram reach: 33.5k

Townsville mum Ashy Anne’s hilarious content on TikTok has gained her a whopping 277,800 followers.

This month she’s been posting about her efforts raise money for ovarian cancer research with Frocktober.

Danie Simpson, a heavy vehicle mechanic has over 100k followers on Instagram.

@danie_mon

Instagram reach: 120k

TikTok reach: 54k

YouTube reach: 42.1k

Danie Simpson is a Townsville social media influencer who has amassed more than 100,000 followers on Instagram.

Ms Simpson, a heavy vehicle mechanic, posts a variety of content including mechanical work and track exploration with her four-wheel drive. She first started her account in 2013.

“I think it’s more connecting with people you never would really know of, or have never heard of,” Ms Simpson said.

“Being able to see everything across the world relating to one particular topic is pretty cool, that’s what I think I enjoy the most about it.”

Townsville-based entrepreneur and influencer Bianca Wilkie. Picture: Instagram/itsbiancaxwilkie

@biancawilkie

TikTok reach: 119.6k

Townsville-based entrepreneur and influencer Bianca Wilkie has garnered quite a following since joining TikTok and boasts more than 119,000 followers and has more than 1.3 million likes on her videos which often involve travel, investing, NFTS and crypto among other things.

Kenny Brodie’s only cans beer reviews on TikTok have gained him quite the following.

@kenny__b

TikTok reach: 42.9k

YoutTube reach: 4.7k

Kenny Brodie’s only cans beer review videos on TikTok have gotten more than half a million likes.

The NQ legend also has a YouTube channel where he uploads videos on everything from hunting to camping, fishing, building things, four-wheel-drive gear reviews and 3D printing.

Townsville digital creator Naomi Robinson. Picture: Instagram/naomirobinsonn

@naomirobsonn

Instagram reach: 29.5k

TikTok reach: 10.8k

Townsville digital creator Naomi Robinson may be young but she’s already amassed quite the following on Instagram, with almost 30,000 followers.

The 20-year-old mostly shares videos and photos of her travels and fashions with her followers.

NQ couple Brittney and Teagan have blown up on TikTok. Picture: Instagram/boatsnbeaches17

@boatsnbeaches

TikTok reach: 26k

YouTube reach: 1.49k

NQ couple Brittney and Teagan have gained popularity on TikTok, with 26,000 followers.

If you love for fishing, diving and camping check them out.

Townsville artist Emily Ingham. Picture: Shae Beplate.

@emilyingham1

Instagram reach: 14.1k

Townsville-based artist Emily Ingham’s art work has caught the eye of some of the world’s most famous celebrities.

The 25-year-old has produced work for Meghan Trainor who says she is ‘obsessed’ with Emily’s work.

She produced a digitally rendered, characteristic portrait illustration of Meghan Trainor and her partner Daryl Sabara and their baby Riley.

Meghan Trainor is not the only celebrity that loves Emily’s art.

She has been featured, liked and reposted by several big names, influencers and brands.

Khloe Kardashian, Rihanna, Bindi Irwin and many influencers from Australia such as Em Davies, Tahlia Skaines, Jaz Hand and Sarah Day follow/acknowledge Emily’s art.

Townsville-based TikToker Barney's Fishing. Picture: Instagram/barnesyfishing_

@barnesyfishing

TikTok reach: 6.6k

Barney has garnered a following since joining TikTok and boasts more than 6000 followers and has more than 53,000 likes on his array of fishing videos.

Originally published as Revealed: Townsville’s top social media influencers