Beatrice
QLD 4886 • Queensland
About Beatrice
Beatrice is a rural locality on the Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland, situated within the Tablelands Regional Council area approximately 28 kilometres south of Malanda and 103 kilometres south-west of Cairns. Covering approximately 48 square kilometres of tropical highland country, the locality recorded a population of 126 in the 2021 Census. The Atherton Tablelands are known for their rich volcanic soils, lush green pastures, and a cooler climate compared to the coastal lowlands, supporting dairy farming and agricultural production.
Beatrice and the surrounding Tablelands region offer a peaceful rural lifestyle in one of Queensland's most scenic farming districts, with undulating pastures and rainforest remnants typical of the area. The nearby town of Millaa Millaa, home to the famous Millaa Millaa Falls and the Tablelands' iconic waterfall circuit, is the closest service centre. Ravenshoe, Queensland's highest town, is also in the vicinity. Residents enjoy a quiet highland lifestyle with access to Tablelands amenities and the broader Cairns region for major services, with the Bruce Highway connecting the area to coastal centres.
Beatrice falls under postcode 4886 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hill electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional services — Millaa Millaa / Atherton Approx. 15–30 min by car
Commute to Cairns CBD
🛣️ Palmerston Highway connects the Tablelands to Innisfail on the coast, and the Bruce Highway to Cairns. Atherton (~47 km north) is the main regional service centre.
A dispersed rural farming locality with no local retail or services; Millaa Millaa or Atherton is required for all amenities.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Palm Avenue