Cue
WA 6640 • Western Australia
About Cue
Cue is a small historic gold mining town in the Mid West region of Western Australia, located approximately 620 kilometres north-east of Perth in the Murchison goldfields. The town was established during the gold rush of the 1890s and at its peak boasted a population of around 10,000 people, leaving behind an impressive collection of Federation-era heritage buildings. At the 2021 census, Cue had a population of approximately 140 people, reflecting the dramatic decline following the exhaustion of early gold deposits. Today the town is administered by the Shire of Cue, with its council chambers housed in the historic Gentlemans Club building.
Cue retains a remarkable concentration of heritage-listed stone and brick buildings from its gold rush heyday, making it a significant destination for heritage tourism in outback WA. The surrounding Murchison region continues to attract mineral exploration and gold mining activity, with Westgold Resources operating the Big Bell and Great Fingall mines nearby. The town provides basic services including a roadhouse, pub, and caravan park, catering to travellers on the Great Northern Highway and mining workers. The harsh semi-arid landscape, red dirt roads, and expansive mulga scrubland give Cue an authentic outback character that draws history buffs and adventure travellers.
Cue falls under postcode 6640 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the North West Central (Mining and Pastoral) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Transwa road coach — Perth via Meekatharra and Geraldton Approx. 10–12 hr to Perth
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Cue is a true outback town with limited transport options. Meekatharra (100 km north) has a regional airport with charter flights to Perth. Most residents use private vehicles.
Within the small township, most essential services (pub, roadhouse, post office) are within walking distance of the town centre. However, Cue's remoteness means a car is essential for anything beyond local errands.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Simpson Street