Mount Surround
QLD 4809 • Queensland
About Mount Surround
Mount Surround is a rural locality in the Shire of Burdekin, Queensland, situated approximately 48 kilometres south-east of Townsville and 40 kilometres west-north-west of Ayr. With a population of 130 residents at the 2021 Census and an area of 36 square kilometres, it is a small, sparsely settled locality in the lower Burdekin region of tropical North Queensland. The Bruce Highway runs through the locality, linking it to Townsville to the north and Bowen to the south.
The land use in Mount Surround is dominated by sugarcane growing, a hallmark of the Burdekin district, alongside grazing on native vegetation and small-scale rural residential properties. The North Coast railway line forms the north-eastern boundary of the locality, though no stations serve the area. The neighbouring township of Giru (approximately 5.6 kilometres to the east) provides the nearest community services including the Giru State School, while Ayr and Townsville offer the full range of regional services, hospitals, and shopping. The Burdekin region’s warm tropical climate and agricultural heritage define the character of this quiet locality.
Mount Surround falls under postcode 4809 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Burdekin electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional services — Ayr / Townsville 40-60 min to Townsville
Commute to Townsville CBD
🛣️ Bruce Highway is the main route north to Townsville; car is essential
Mount Surround has no local services; residents travel to Giru or Ayr for daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Luxton Street