Osborne
QLD 4806 • Queensland
About Osborne
Osborne is a rural locality in the Shire of Burdekin, Queensland, located approximately 18 kilometres south-southwest of Ayr and 104 kilometres south-east of Townsville. The locality covers around 49 square kilometres of low, flat land sitting under 10 metres above sea level, characteristic of the Lower Burdekin delta landscape. With a population of 245 at the 2021 Census, Osborne is a sparsely settled agricultural area within one of Queensland's most productive farming shires.
The Shire of Burdekin is renowned for its sugarcane cultivation, beef cattle grazing, and tropical horticulture, and Osborne reflects this agricultural character. Residents access most services through nearby Ayr or Home Hill (approximately 10.5 kilometres to the north-east), which provide schools, supermarkets, and healthcare facilities. With a median household income around 5,741, Osborne draws predominantly farming families and rural workers who value the productive, low-key lifestyle of the Burdekin hinterland.
Osborne falls under postcode 4806 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 Varies
Commute to Townsville CBD
🛣️ Access via Bruce Highway through Ayr; Ayr (18km) is the main local service hub
Osborne has no local retail or services; all errands require driving to Ayr or Home Hill
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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First Street
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113 Fourteenth Avenue
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Kirknie Road
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Eleventh Avenue