Silky Oak
QLD 4854 • Queensland
About Silky Oak
Silky Oak is a small rural locality in Queensland's Cassowary Coast Region, south of Tully on the wet tropical coastal plain. The 2021 Census population is 178, giving it a very low-density profile focused on agriculture and rural living. The area has strong sugarcane production links and sits along key Bruce Highway and rail corridors. Its character is quiet and tropical, with river and creek boundaries and productive farmland.
Residents rely on nearby Tully for schools, shopping, health care and most day-to-day services, while larger centres such as Innisfail and Cairns provide higher-order facilities. Lifestyle is shaped by farming, local community networks and proximity to rainforest and coastal attractions. Public transport is limited and private vehicles are central for regular travel, though regional corridors provide some connectivity. Silky Oak appeals to households seeking a rural tropical setting near regional service towns.
Silky Oak 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
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Regional coach services — Tully 10-20 min
- North Coast intercity coaches — Innisfail / Cairns 1-2.5 hr
- Southbound coach routes — Townsville 3-4.5 hr
Commute to Tully CBD
🛣️ Most local travel is by car along the Bruce Highway; coach services support regional longer-distance trips.
Sparse settlement and agricultural land use mean most errands and work trips require driving.
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