New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows Townsville has recorded the worst unemployment rate in Queensland.

The ABS data released yesterday showed Townsville had an unemployment rate of 10.5 per cent for June, well above the state average of 6.2 per cent.

Regional economist Colin Dwyer says the survey also found that 11 per cent of men in Townsville were unemployed.

He says a range of factors are to blame, including recent downturns in several industries.

"That is more likely to be ... structural issues within the regional economy and that's likely to be in the areas of construction, likely to be in the areas of transport, likely to be in the areas of mining and also agriculture, so it's not a single item that's contributing to the high unemployment rate," he said.

He says there are also more women looking for work.

"It's that increase in participation, particularly from females, that is contributing [to] the high unemployment rate as well and that is they're looking for work but it indicates they're probably not able to find work in that region," he said.

The Townsville Chamber of Commerce says it is appalled the city has recorded Queensland's highest unemployment rate.

The chamber's Michael Kopitke says it is obvious the region is struggling.

"Ten point five per cent unemployment is the highest unemployment rate in 11 years and Townsville's actually the worst in Queensland, so any initiative that pushes cash flow back into the community has to be good," he said.

Meanwhile, receivers have confirmed 29 jobs will be lost when Townsville's Crazy Clarks store closes later this month.