Kirknie
QLD 4806 • Queensland
About Kirknie
Kirknie is a rural locality in the Shire of Burdekin in North Queensland, situated in the Burdekin River floodplain region west of Home Hill. Covering approximately 393 square kilometres, the locality is bounded to the west by the Burdekin River and to the south by the Bogie River, with the Stokes Range rising to the north. With a 2021 Census population of 70 residents across around 19 dwellings, Kirknie is a sparsely settled farming district within one of Queensland's most productive agricultural areas.
The western and central portions of Kirknie are used predominantly for sugarcane cultivation, taking advantage of the rich alluvial soils of the Burdekin Delta — one of Australia's most significant sugarcane growing regions. The nearest towns of Home Hill and Ayr provide residents with essential services including schools, shops, medical facilities, and community facilities, with Ayr serving as the major centre of the Burdekin Shire. The locality is best suited to those involved in agriculture, particularly in the sugarcane industry that defines this part of tropical North Queensland.
Kirknie 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
Bus Services
- No regular bus service — Private vehicle required for all travel N/A
Commute to Townsville CBD
🛣️ Bruce Highway (A1) connects via Ayr north to Townsville; Ayr is the main regional centre for daily services
A private vehicle is essential for all daily needs; nearest shops and services are in Home Hill, approximately 30 km away
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