Burleigh
QLD 4822 • Queensland
About Burleigh
Burleigh is a small rural locality in the Charters Towers Region of Queensland, situated in the semi-arid savannah country of North Queensland, approximately 135 kilometres south-west of Townsville. The area is characterised by wide open grazing land, dry eucalyptus woodland, and the vast landscapes typical of the outback fringe. It falls within the Charters Towers Regional Council local government area and shares the 4822 postcode zone. The locality has a very small permanent population and is centred around pastoral grazing activities.
Life in Burleigh revolves around the cattle and pastoral industries that have shaped this part of North Queensland for generations. The nearby historic city of Charters Towers — once one of Queensland's wealthiest gold-mining cities — provides essential services including schools, healthcare, shops, and community facilities. The Burleigh area experiences a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons, and the surrounding landscape offers a rugged, authentic outback Queensland experience for those who call it home.
Burleigh falls under postcode 4822 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Traeger electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Townsville CBD
🛣️ Car essential. Charters Towers (~20-30 km) is the nearest town with full services.
Remote rural locality with no footpaths or public transport; vehicle required for all trips
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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88 Crawford Street