Gairloch
QLD 4850 • Queensland
About Gairloch
Gairloch is a tiny rural locality in the Shire of Hinchinbrook, North Queensland, situated 5 kilometres northeast of Ingham and approximately 121 kilometres northwest of Townsville. With just 31 residents at the 2021 census across 13.4 square kilometres, it is a sugar cane farming community in the fertile Herbert River floodplain. The locality is named after Gair Loch in Scotland and features the historic Old Gairloch Bridge.
Life in Gairloch revolves around sugar cane agriculture, with the lush tropical landscape dominated by cane fields and the Herbert River. Residents rely on nearby Ingham for all shopping, schools, and services. The area appeals to those involved in primary industry seeking affordable rural properties in the wet tropics, with Townsville's city amenities accessible within 90 minutes by car.
Gairloch falls under postcode 4850 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Traeger electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Premier Motor Service — Townsville to Cairns (stops at Ingham) 1.5 hr to Townsville
Commute to Ingham
🛣️ Ingham is the nearest service centre. Townsville is about 1 hr 20 min south by car.
No footpaths, shops, or services. A vehicle is essential for all daily needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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5 Venables Road
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3819 Abergowrie Road
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40 Pandanus Street
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10 Bambaroo School Road
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17 Victoria Terrace
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27 Anderssen Street
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Bruce Highway
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17 Chamberlain Street
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Halifax Road
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12 Menzies Street
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28 McIlwraith Street
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18 Abbott Street
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Bruce Highway
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Victoria Estate
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79 Farrell Drive
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2957 Mt Fox Road
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11 Stone River Road
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71 Stone River Road
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