Barwidgi
QLD 4872 • Queensland
About Barwidgi
Barwidgi is a vast and sparsely populated rural locality in the Shire of Mareeba in Far North Queensland, covering over 1,100 square kilometres of tropical savanna country. Located approximately 202 kilometres south-west of Cairns and 140 kilometres south-west of Mareeba, the locality had no recorded permanent residents at the 2021 census. The area is characterised by dry eucalypt woodland and open cattle country typical of the Gulf hinterland.
Barwidgi's remote landscape is home to extensive pastoral operations and is a destination for adventurous travellers exploring the outback reaches of Far North Queensland. The nearest service centre is Chillagoe, about 58 kilometres to the north, which has a small town with fuel and basic supplies. The area attracts fossickers, four-wheel-drive enthusiasts, and those drawn to the raw beauty of outback Queensland.
Barwidgi falls under postcode 4872 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hill electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Cairns
🛣️ No public transport. Roads include unsealed outback tracks. A 4WD vehicle is recommended. Mareeba (~140km) is the nearest regional hub with supermarkets and services. Cairns Airport is ~210km away.
One of Australia's most remote localities. No infrastructure, footpaths, or services of any kind. A 4WD vehicle and self-sufficiency are essential.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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48-50 Kennedy Street
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9 Hyde Street
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McGeehan Street
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Garnet Street
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33 Marsterson Street
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40 Wattle Street