Munro Plains
QLD 4854 • Queensland
About Munro Plains
Munro Plains is a rural locality in the Cassowary Coast Region of Far North Queensland, situated approximately 33 kilometres west of Tully and 171 kilometres south of Cairns. The area covers around 101 square kilometres and had a population of 74 at the 2021 census. The locality lies in a fertile tropical zone between the wet tropics rainforest and the agricultural lowlands, with land use dominated by banana and sugarcane farming, alongside the Jarum Conservation Park in the south-east.
Life in Munro Plains is shaped by the rhythms of tropical agriculture, with the community closely connected to the sugarcane and banana industries that define the Cassowary Coast. Residents rely on Tully for everyday services including schools, shops, and medical facilities. The area's lush tropical surroundings and proximity to the wet tropics rainforest make it appealing for those who value natural beauty, agricultural heritage, and a quiet rural lifestyle.
Munro Plains falls under postcode 4854 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hinchinbrook electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Local school bus (limited) — Tully ~35 min
Commute to Cairns CBD
🛣️ Tully is the nearest service town (~33 km). Cairns is the closest major urban centre, accessible via the Bruce Highway.
Tropical rural locality where car transport is essential; no footpaths or local services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Feluga Road
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Tully Heads Road
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Middle Murray Road
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13 Mars Street
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59337 Bruce Highway
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21 Mars Street