Spurgeon
QLD 4871 • Queensland
About Spurgeon
Spurgeon is an uninhabited rural locality in the Shire of Douglas in Far North Queensland, located approximately 60 kilometres north-west of Cairns on the Atherton Tablelands fringe. Covering 98 square kilometres, the locality records a population of zero in the 2021 census and is entirely contained within Mount Windsor National Park, part of the UNESCO Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area. The Great Dividing Range forms the western and southern boundary, creating dramatic, rugged terrain covered by tropical rainforest.
Spurgeon's landscape falls within the North East Coast drainage basin and is one of the most ecologically significant localities in Australia, protecting ancient rainforest ecosystems of global importance. The nearest settlements are Lakeland to the north and Mount Carbine to the south, both small outback townships. The area has no permanent residents, no schools, and no facilities, but attracts researchers, wilderness hikers, and ecotourism operators interested in the extraordinary biodiversity of the Wet Tropics. Access is limited to 4WD tracks and unsealed roads through surrounding national park land.
Spurgeon falls under postcode 4871 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Traeger electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Cairns
🛣️ Locality is entirely within national park with no permanent residents. 4WD access only on most approach routes. Mount Carbine (~25 km) and Lakeland (~25 km) are the nearest settlements.
Uninhabited national park locality with no residents, roads, or services accessible on foot. All access requires a vehicle with high clearance.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Nielsen Street
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Harvey Creek Road
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Cathedral Street
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Peninsula Developmental Road
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Brown Street
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69273 Bruce Highway
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Third Street
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High Street
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1141 Euluma Creek Road
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Kowanyama Street
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Lakeland
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Cnr Peninsula & Cooktown Development Roads
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Terminus Street
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Puchewoo Street
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Mena Creek Road
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3 Whitman Street
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Main Street
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Lardil Street
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Fraser Road
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Garland Street
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100 Cardier Road