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Pentland

QLD 4816 • Queensland

248
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
15093.50 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralOutbackRemoteAgriculturalHistoric

About Pentland

Pentland is a small outback locality in the Charters Towers Region of Queensland, situated on the Flinders Highway (Overlanders Way) approximately 107 kilometres west of Charters Towers and 140 kilometres east of Hughenden. With a population of 248, it serves as a modest service point for the surrounding pastoral district and through-travellers making their way across inland Queensland. The Charters Towers Regional Council administers the area, and the locality spans an enormous 15,093 square kilometres of typical north Queensland cattle and grazing country.

Pentland has a history stretching back to the mid-1850s, when it grew as a rail and communication junction during the gold rush era, later sustained by timber, cattle, sawmill, and meatworks industries. Today it retains a quiet, self-sufficient outback character with basic amenities serving the local farming community. The nearby Campaspe River adds a small riparian feature to the otherwise open, arid landscape, and the town is a useful rest stop for travellers exploring the outback highway between Townsville and Mount Isa.

Pentland falls under postcode 4816 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Traeger electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4816
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Traeger
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-19.79°, 146.79°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
15093.50 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Greyhound intercity coaches — Townsville / Mount Isa (Flinders Highway) Townsville approx 2.5 hr, Mount Isa approx 5 hr

Commute to Townsville CBD

Distance
280 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
2.5–3 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5 hr

🛣️ On the Flinders Highway; car is essential in this remote outback locality

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Pentland is a remote outback town with very limited local services; a car is essential for virtually all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
248
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pentland known for? +

Pentland is known for its outback heritage as a historic rail and communication junction during Queensland's gold rush era, and today as a service point for the surrounding cattle and grazing country along the Overlanders Way.

How far is Pentland from Townsville? +

Pentland is approximately 280 kilometres west of Townsville, making it roughly a 2.5 to 3 hour drive along the Flinders Highway.

Does Pentland have public transport? +

There is no rail service to Pentland. Intercity Greyhound coaches travelling the Flinders Highway between Townsville and Mount Isa pass through the town, but a car is the most practical way to get around this remote locality.

What is the population of Pentland? +

According to the 2021 Census, Pentland has a population of 248 residents, reflecting its character as a small, dispersed outback locality in far north Queensland.

Is Pentland a good place to live? +

Pentland suits those who value wide open spaces, a tight-knit outback community, and a self-reliant lifestyle. It is very remote, with limited amenities, and best suited to those connected to the pastoral industry or seeking a quiet rural existence well away from city life.

What is the postcode for Pentland? +

The postcode for Pentland, Queensland is 4816.