Baree
QLD 4714 • Queensland
About Baree
Baree is a small rural locality in the Rockhampton Region of Queensland, situated approximately 3 kilometres north of Mount Morgan and 35 kilometres south-south-west of Rockhampton. Covering just 1.4 square kilometres — making it one of the more compact localities in the region — Baree recorded a population of 201 in the 2021 Census. The locality falls within the Rockhampton Regional Council area, and the Burnett Highway runs along its south-eastern boundary, providing road access to Rockhampton to the north and Biloela to the south.
Land use in Baree is predominantly rural residential along the main north-south corridor, while the eastern parts of the locality support cattle grazing on native vegetation. The area is closely associated with the historic mining town of Mount Morgan, where the historic copper and gold mine operated for over a century and now forms a significant heritage tourism attraction. Residents access services, schools, and retail in Rockhampton, the largest city in Central Queensland, making Baree an affordable rural residential option with reasonable highway connectivity.
Baree falls under postcode 4714 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mirani electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Queensland Rail / Greyhound coach — Rockhampton City Approx. 40–50 min by road
Commute to Rockhampton CBD
🛣️ Access via Burnett Highway northbound to Rockhampton; Mount Morgan (3 km S) has limited local services
No local shops or services within Baree; Mount Morgan and Rockhampton are the nearest service centres
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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44 Morgan Street
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4 Central Street
