Mulgrave
QLD 4807 • Queensland
About Mulgrave
Mulgrave is a vast rural locality in the Burdekin Shire of North Queensland, situated south of Ayr and Home Hill in the sugar cane country of the Burdekin River delta. Covering an enormous 821 square kilometres, it extends inland from the coast across flat alluvial plains and drier pastoral country. The locality is part of one of Australia's most productive sugar-growing regions, with the Burdekin River providing essential irrigation water.
Mulgrave's landscape is dominated by sugar cane fields on the fertile river flats, transitioning to cattle grazing on the drier inland areas. The Burdekin region produces around a third of Queensland's sugar crop, and the locality plays a significant role in this industry. There are no local services — residents rely on Ayr (15-20 km) and Home Hill for shopping, schools, and medical facilities. The area attracts farming families and agricultural workers connected to the sugar and cattle industries.
Mulgrave falls under postcode 4807 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
- Greyhound (limited) — Townsville / Bowen 1-2 hours
Commute to Ayr
🛣️ Private vehicle essential. Ayr and Home Hill are nearest towns. Townsville (90 km) is the nearest major city.
A vast agricultural locality with no shops or services. A car is required for all travel.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
-
Old Clare Road
-
43-73 Ross Street
-
Cnr Edwards and Wickham Streets
-
141 Graham Street
-
45 Gibson Street
-
2-12 Melbourne Street
-
159 Young Street
-
Kalamia Estate
-
Maidavale Road
-
99 Edward Street
-
Larkin Street
-
Rita Island Road
-
Cunningham Street