Mount Garnet
QLD 4872 • Queensland
About Mount Garnet
Mount Garnet is a small rural town in Queensland's Tablelands Region, situated at an elevation of 660 m on the Atherton Tablelands, approximately 161 km south-west of Cairns. The town spans a large locality of around 503 km² and recorded a population of 532 residents in the 2021 Census. Named after the garnet minerals found in the area, Mount Garnet has a rich history in base metal mining — primarily zinc, lead, and silver — which shaped the town's early development.
Mount Garnet is a quiet outback tablelands community surrounded by cattle grazing country, remnant tropical rainforest, and geological formations. The nearby Millstream Falls — the widest waterfall in Australia — and Innot Hot Springs are popular local attractions drawing travellers along the Savannah Way. Residents enjoy an affordable rural lifestyle with the town supporting a general store, pub, primary school, and basic services, while larger facilities are available in Ravenshoe (~46 km east) or Atherton (~96 km east).
Mount Garnet falls under postcode 4872 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hill electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Tablelands Bus & Coach — Atherton / Ravenshoe ~1 hr to Atherton (limited schedule)
Commute to Cairns
🛣️ Mount Garnet is a remote tablelands town with very limited public transport. Private vehicle is essential; the Kennedy Highway and Savannah Way are key access routes.
Mount Garnet is a remote rural town where walking serves only local needs within the small township. A car is essential for access to services beyond the town centre.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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48-50 Kennedy Street
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9 Hyde Street
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McGeehan Street
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Garnet Street
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33 Marsterson Street
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40 Wattle Street