Pindi Pindi
QLD 4798 • Queensland
About Pindi Pindi
Pindi Pindi is a small rural locality in the Mackay Region of Queensland, situated approximately 54 kilometres south of Mackay along the Bruce Highway corridor. Covering around 27.5 square kilometres, the predominantly flat locality is used almost entirely for sugar cane farming, with the Bruce Highway and the North Coast railway line running parallel through the area. The locality recorded a population of 86 at the 2021 Census and falls under the Mackay Regional Council local government area.
The name Pindi Pindi is believed to derive from an Aboriginal word meaning creek or flowing water, reflecting the locality's proximity to Blackrock Creek and Catherine Creek, which bound the area to the south, east, and north. Sugar cane has been the dominant land use here for generations, and the nearby town of Calen provides basic services for local residents. The locality sits within the broader Mackay-Whitsunday region, which is renowned for its sugar production, tropical climate, and access to coastal attractions along the Coral Sea.
Pindi Pindi falls under postcode 4798 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Whitsunday electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Greyhound/Premier Motor Service — Mackay or Proserpine Approx. 45-60 min to Mackay
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Mackay Airport is approximately 54 km north; a car is essential for daily movement
No local shops or services; a car is essential for all daily needs with the nearest town being Calen or Mackay
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Mount Charlton-Calen Road
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Bruce Highway