Midgeree Bar
QLD 4852 • Queensland
About Midgeree Bar
Midgeree Bar is a small coastal rural locality in the Cassowary Coast Region of Far North Queensland, situated approximately 22 kilometres south of Tully and around 32 kilometres north of Innisfail. The locality covers nearly 12 square kilometres, bounded to the north-east by Maria Creek as it meets the Coral Sea, and sits within the Cassowary Coast Regional Council area. With a 2021 Census population of 75 residents, Midgeree Bar is a quietly settled coastal-rural community characterised by a mix of grazing, sugarcane growing, and aquaculture on the fertile coastal lowlands.
The locality's land use reflects the Cassowary Coast's agricultural heritage, with sugarcane farms, grazing properties, and prawn hatcheries forming part of the local economy. Fig Tree Beach Road runs through the area, giving residents access to a peaceful coastal setting surrounded by the lush tropical vegetation characteristic of Far North Queensland. Residents rely on Tully and Innisfail for everyday services including schools, shopping, and medical care. The broader region offers access to the World Heritage Wet Tropics rainforest, Hinchinbrook Island, and the iconic natural landscapes of the Cassowary Coast.
Midgeree Bar falls under postcode 4852 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hinchinbrook electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular local bus service — Tully (approx. 22 km) Car required
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Tully is the nearest major service town at approx. 22 km; Cairns is approx. 170 km north via the Bruce Highway
A rural coastal locality with no local shops or services; a private vehicle is required for all daily errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Webb Road