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Cloncurry

QLD 4824 • Rest of QLD

3,167
Population (2021)
$64,792
Median Income
8108.94 km²
Area
177m
Elevation
Outback TownMining HeritageRemote CommunityCountry Living

About Cloncurry

Cloncurry is a historic outback town in far northwest Queensland, known locally as "The Curry" and celebrated as the Friendly Heart of the Great North West. With a population of around 3,200, this remote community sits 770 kilometres west of Townsville at the junction of major highways serving the region. Founded during the 1867 copper rush, Cloncurry has strong mining heritage and serves as the birthplace town of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Life in Cloncurry revolves around mining, cattle grazing, and tight-knit community bonds. The town punches above its weight in services, with good schools, healthcare facilities, and recreational amenities including the Chinaman Creek Dam. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 40°C, but residents embrace the outback lifestyle and genuine country hospitality. Cloncurry attracts mining workers, pastoral families, and those seeking authentic Australian outback living with surprising community facilities.

Cloncurry falls under postcode 4824 and is governed by Cloncurry Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Traeger electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4824
Urban Area
N/A
LGA
Cloncurry
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Traeger
Type
Rural
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-20.51°, 140.40°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
8108.94 km²
Elevation
177m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Greyhound Australia — Mount Isa, Townsville, Brisbane 2h to Mount Isa, 10h to Townsville

Commute to Mount Isa (nearest regional centre)

Distance
121 km
By Train
No passenger rail service
By Bus
2h by coach
By Car (Peak)
1h 20min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 20min

🛣️ Most residents work locally or fly-in-fly-out to mine sites. Cloncurry Airport has regular flights.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small town centre walkable but car essential for daily life

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    34 Scarr Street Cloncurry 4824 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$240
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,200
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
34 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,719
Census 2021
3,167
▲ 16.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$54,288
Income 2021
$64,792
▲ 19.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,381
Born Overseas 281

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 66
  • 2. England 40
  • 3. Philippines 27
  • 4. India 18
  • 5. China 15
  • 6. Sri Lanka 12
  • 7. Ireland 11
  • 8. South Africa 11
  • 9. Papua New Guinea 10
  • 10. Scotland 8
  • 11. United States 8
  • 12. Germany 7
  • 13. Thailand 7
  • 14. Indonesia 6
  • 15. Malaysia 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,108
English 976
Australian Aboriginal 701
Irish 318
Scottish 236
German 120
Chinese 67
Italian 53
Maori 33
Filipino 32

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,122
Both parents born in Australia
337
Both parents born overseas
215
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.4%
No Religion
35.1%
Buddhism
0.7%
Hinduism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.2%
Islam
0.1%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
247 (7.8%)
5-14 years
383 (12.1%)
15-19 years
154 (4.9%)
20-24 years
238 (7.5%)
25-34 years
569 (18.0%)
35-44 years
489 (15.4%)
45-54 years
374 (11.8%)
55-64 years
394 (12.4%)
65-74 years
219 (6.9%)
75-84 years
83 (2.6%)
85+ years
19 (0.6%)

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