TOWNSVILLE might be going through a “woman drought” but ­ladies in the town say there is a shortage of romantic single men.

Social researcher and ­demographer Mark McCrindle told the Bulletin last week that there were more men than women of “dating age” in Townsville.

Statistics show some suburbs are heavily populated with men, including those near Lavarack Barracks.

Now Townsville women are hitting back and say eligible bachelors are hard to find.

A Townsville woman said there was a drought in men who were looking for long-term relationships.

She is calling on men to bring back the ancient art of chivalry.

“We don’t mean to insult men but rather give them a kick up the rear and say get your act together,” she said. “Bring back romance and be a gentleman.”

She has been single for about a year and said men often “ghosted” women after a few dates.

media_camera Single guy Michael Robinson from Deeragun.

Ghosting refers to the practice of partners refusing to answer text messages and phone calls.

She said many women were after “old-fashioned romance”.

“Having events for singles would be great as I don’t want to do the ­internet dating thing,” she said.

“I want my love story to be more than ‘I swiped right’. People who have sincerity and want to put in effort will seek those events. There are lots of single guys and women but we’re not all chasing the same thing.

“We live in a hook-up culture and it’s sad and frustrating when you’re not that type of person.”

Another Townsville single woman, who asked that only her name Nicole be used, said women in the city just wanted to be treated right.

She said a growing issue was men sending inappropriate photos to women without their permission.

“I’m a single mum of two kids which I’m upfront about,” she said.

“I’m 33, I own a house and car, I have a trade and at the end of next year a degree.

“I’m just looking for a decent human with the same morals and values who isn’t going to sleep around on me, isn’t an alcoholic, isn’t an addict of some description and doesn’t hit. And, of course, accept my kids.”

Another Townsville single woman named Rebecca has been single for five years and said men simply liked the “thrill of the chase”.

“They chase for weeks or months and as soon as they get you they go on a couple of dates then they disappear or they randomly send d — k pics,” she said.

“I work full-time and I earn a very decent income.

“I’m fully supported and don’t need a man to rescue me. I just can’t find a guy.”

T ownsville suburbs by the numbers

Townsville City — M 53.1% F 46.9%

Mundingburra — M 46.7% F 53.3%

Wulguru — M 53.6% F 46.4%

Stuart — M 70.6% F 29.4%

Belgian Gardens M 49.8% M 50.2%

Hermit Park M 49.3% F 50.7%

Hyde Park M 50.8% F 49.2%

West End M 49.9% F 50.1%

Garbutt M 49.4% F 50.6%

Mount Louisa M 50.2% F 49.8%

Bohle M 64.2% F 35.8%

Deeragun M 49.8% F 50.2%

Kirwan M 48.4% F 51.6%

Kelso M 49.2% F 50.8%

Rasmussen M 48.7% F 51.3%

Condon M 48.6% F 51.4%

Douglas M 48.6% F 51.4%

Idalia M 50.2% F 49.8%

Oonoonba M 50.1% F 49.9%

South Townsville M 52.7% F 47.3%

Railway Estate M 48.8% F 51.2%

Gulliver M 49.3% F 50.7%

Aitkenvale M 49.9% F 50.1%

Cranbrook M 49.7% F 50.3%

Pimlico M 48% F 52%

Vincent M 49% F 51%

Currajong M 50.4% F 49.6%

Heatley M 47.5% F 52.5%

Mount St John M 65.7% F 34.3%

North Ward M 50.7% F 49.3%

Rosslea M 46.5% F 53.5%

Bushland Beach M 49.8% F 50.2%

Mount Low M 50.5% F 49.5%

Thuringowa Central M 48.9% F 51.1%

Burdell M 49.4% F 50.6%

Annandale M 54.5% F 45.5%

Pallarenda M 51.1% F 48.9%

Rowes Bay M 39.7% F 60.3%

Magnetic Island M 50.2% F 49.8%

Bluewater M 51.9% F 48.1%

Black River M 52.7% F 47.3%

Shaw M 47.5% F 52.5%

Beach Holm M 76.9% F 23.1%

Yabulu M 54.8% F 45.2%

Saunders Beach M 50.4% F 49.6%

Jensen M 52.7% F 47.3%

Town Common M 37.3% F 62.7%

Bohle Plains M 49.3% F 50.7%

Rangewood M 49.9% F 50.1%

Alice River M 49.9% F 50.1%

Gumlow M 48.8% F 51.2%

Murray M 86.3% F 13.7%

Balgal Beach M 50.2% F 49.8%

Rollingstone M 54% F 46%