Palmyra
QLD 4751 • Queensland
About Palmyra
Palmyra is a rural locality in Queensland's Mackay Region, located approximately 16 kilometres south-west of Mackay CBD and around 8 kilometres south of Walkerston. Covering 34.7 square kilometres, the locality is bounded by Bakers Creek to the north and east and Maclennan Creek to the south and east, giving it a distinct creek-bordered character. With a population of 250 at the 2021 Census, Palmyra falls under the Mackay Regional Council and has a long association with the region's sugarcane industry, dating to a sugar mill that operated in the area in the 1890s.
The locality's flat alluvial plains, fed by the creeks that border it, are well suited to sugarcane farming, which remains the dominant land use today. There is no commercial infrastructure within Palmyra itself; nearby Walkerston and the city of Mackay provide schools, shops, medical services, and public transport links. Palmyra's quiet rural setting and close proximity to a large regional centre make it suitable for those seeking a country lifestyle without straying far from urban conveniences.
Palmyra falls under postcode 4751 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mirani electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular service — N/A N/A
Commute to Mackay CBD
🛣️ Access via Mirani-Mackay Road and Peak Downs Highway; car is the primary mode of transport
No shops or services within the locality; a car is required for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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23 Creek Street
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Dutton Street