Murrigal
QLD 4854 • Queensland
About Murrigal
Murrigal is a small rural locality in the Cassowary Coast Region of Far North Queensland, situated approximately 10 kilometres south of Tully. With a population of just 106 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, the community is spread across nearly 41 square kilometres of lush tropical landscape. The area sits within the Hinchinbrook electorate and is characterised by its fertile sugarcane farming country, dense rainforest surrounds and the distinctive wet tropical climate of North Queensland.
Life in Murrigal revolves around agriculture and the close-knit rhythms of rural tropical Queensland. The nearby town of Tully — famous for receiving Australia's highest annual rainfall — provides essential services including schools, shops and medical facilities. The broader Cassowary Coast region is renowned for its World Heritage rainforest, access to the Great Barrier Reef and proximity to Hinchinbrook Island National Park, making the area attractive to nature lovers and those seeking a quiet lifestyle away from urban centres.
Murrigal 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
Bus Services
- Local community transport — Tully ~15 min by car
Commute to Cairns CBD
🛣️ Tully (~10 km) is the nearest service centre. Cairns is the major regional city, accessible via the Bruce Highway.
A rural tropical locality with no pedestrian infrastructure. A car is essential for all daily needs and 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