Inkerman
QLD 4806 • Queensland
About Inkerman
Inkerman is a small rural locality in the Shire of Burdekin, Queensland, located approximately 20 kilometres south of Ayr and 105 kilometres south-east of Townsville in the tropical North Queensland region. The locality covers around 80 square kilometres of predominantly flat to gently undulating land, bounded to the west by the Bruce Highway and the North Coast railway line, placing it along one of Queensland's major transport corridors. With a population of 119 residents at the 2021 Census, Inkerman is a quiet agricultural locality set within one of Queensland's principal sugarcane-growing regions.
The predominant land use in Inkerman is sugarcane cultivation, supplemented by some grazing on native vegetation — industries that have shaped the local character since the early 20th century. The locality features several elevated landmarks including Mount Inkerman (219 metres), Mount Alma (104 metres), and Charlies Hill, which rise above the otherwise flat coastal plain. Residents typically access shops, schools, and health services in Ayr, while Townsville provides city-level amenities and employment within an easy drive along the Bruce Highway.
Inkerman falls under postcode 4806 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Burdekin electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Limited regional services — Ayr 25-35 min
Commute to Townsville CBD
🛣️ Bruce Highway provides the main route north to Townsville; Ayr is the nearest significant service town at 20 km
A car is essential for all daily needs; the locality has minimal local infrastructure with services concentrated in Ayr
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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First Street
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113 Fourteenth Avenue
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Kirknie Road
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Eleventh Avenue