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Greenvale

QLD 4816 • Queensland

192
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
6011.96 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RemoteRuralMining TownOutbackAgricultural

About Greenvale

Greenvale is a remote rural town and locality in Far North Queensland, located within the Charters Towers Region approximately 248 kilometres west-north-west of Townsville. Established in 1973 in conjunction with local nickel and metal ore mining operations, the town sits on the banks of the Burdekin River along the Gregory Highway — a fully sealed road connecting it to Charters Towers to the south. With a population of 192 residents spread across over 6,000 square kilometres, it is one of Queensland's most sparsely populated localities.

Greenvale owes its existence to mineral extraction, and an ore-carrying railway once linked the town to the Queensland Nickel processing plant at Yabulu near Townsville, operating between 1974 and 1993. Today the town serves the surrounding cattle grazing stations and remaining mining activities in the region, with the Gregory Highway providing the main connection to Charters Towers (approximately 205 km to the south) and on to Townsville. Life here is remote and self-sufficient, suited to those working in pastoral or mining industries who value wide open spaces and the rugged character of outback Queensland.

Greenvale falls under postcode 4816 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Traeger electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4816
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Traeger
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-19.79°, 146.79°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
6011.96 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular service — Charters Towers / Townsville No scheduled services; approx. 2.5 hr to Charters Towers by car

Commute to Townsville CBD

Distance
248 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Charters Towers (~205 km) for Inlander rail connection to Townsville
By Car (Peak)
2.5–3 hr via Gregory Highway and Flinders Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5 hr via Gregory Highway and Flinders Highway

🛣️ Car is essential and the only practical transport option. Gregory Highway is sealed all the way to Charters Towers. Brisbane is approximately 1,500 km away by road.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

An extremely remote town where a car is essential for all needs beyond very basic local amenities.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
192
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greenvale known for? +

Greenvale is known as a nickel mining town in Far North Queensland, established in 1973 to support the extraction of nickel and other metal ores from the surrounding area. An ore railway once carried extracted nickel to the processing plant at Yabulu near Townsville, operating from 1974 until 1993.

How far is Greenvale from Townsville? +

Greenvale is approximately 248 kilometres west-north-west of Townsville, making it roughly a 2.5 to 3 hour drive via the Flinders Highway and Gregory Highway. The Gregory Highway is fully sealed, providing a reliable connection to Charters Towers and onwards to the coast.

Does Greenvale have public transport? +

Greenvale has no passenger rail or regular bus service. The ore railway that once connected the town to Townsville closed in 1993. A car is the only practical way to travel in and out of Greenvale.

What is the population of Greenvale? +

According to the 2021 Census, Greenvale has a population of 192 residents across an enormous locality of over 6,000 square kilometres, giving it one of the lowest population densities in Queensland.

Is Greenvale a good place to live? +

Greenvale suits those who thrive in remote, outback environments and work in mining or pastoral industries. It offers wide open spaces, a strong community spirit among a small population, and the rugged beauty of Far North Queensland, but residents must travel to Charters Towers or Townsville for most services.

What is the postcode for Greenvale? +

The postcode for Greenvale, QLD is 4816, which covers this remote locality in the Charters Towers Region of Far North Queensland.