Ayr
QLD 4807 • Rest of QLD
About Ayr
Ayr is a substantial regional town in the Burdekin Shire of North Queensland, about 88 km south-east of Townsville. The 2021 Census records a population of 8,603, with the town serving as the administrative and service hub for a major sugarcane-growing district. Its flat tropical setting near the Burdekin River delta supports agriculture, logistics and food-processing industries. Ayr has a practical regional character with established civic, retail and education infrastructure.
Daily life in Ayr is centred on schools, medical services, local retail and community facilities, with strong links to nearby Home Hill and surrounding farming areas. The town also has rail infrastructure and long-distance service connections, though most local travel is by car and bus. Recreational life includes sports clubs, river and coastal access, and a year-round warm climate. Ayr attracts families, agricultural workers and regional service professionals seeking a well-serviced country town.
Ayr falls under postcode 4807 and is governed by Burdekin Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Burdekin electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Regional coach/bus services — Townsville 1 hr 20 min-1 hr 50 min
- Local district routes — Home Hill and Burdekin communities 15-40 min
- School and worker services — Local cane districts 20-50 min
Commute to Townsville CBD
🛣️ Ayr functions as its own regional centre; long-distance commuting to Townsville is possible but not typical daily travel.
The town centre is reasonably walkable for basic errands, though a car is important for broader regional travel.
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesEdward Street Ayr 4807 QLD -
WoolworthsCnr Queen & Parker Street Ayr 4807 QLD
Schools
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Old Clare Road
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43-73 Ross Street
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Cnr Edwards and Wickham Streets
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141 Graham Street
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45 Gibson Street
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2-12 Melbourne Street
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159 Young Street
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Kalamia Estate
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Maidavale Road
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99 Edward Street
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Larkin Street
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Rita Island Road
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Cunningham Street
Housing 2021 Census
90 state housing + 37 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Italy 150
- 2. England 107
- 3. New Zealand 76
- 4. Philippines 49
- 5. South Africa 43
- 6. India 41
- 7. Germany 22
- 8. Papua New Guinea 22
- 9. Ireland 20
- 10. Scotland 18
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)