Three Rivers
QLD 4824 • Queensland
About Three Rivers
Three Rivers is a remote outback locality in the Shire of Cloncurry, north-west Queensland, situated roughly 100 kilometres north-west of Cloncurry and 118 kilometres north-east of Mount Isa. With a 2021 Census population of 93 residents spread across a vast 8,880 square kilometres of arid landscape, it is one of Queensland's most sparsely populated localities. The postcode median taxable income of $63,305 reflects the higher wages typical of remote mining and pastoral communities.
The area has a rich mining heritage, having served as a railhead for copper transport from the nearby Mount Cuthbert and Dobbyn mining operations in the early twentieth century. Today, Three Rivers is anchored by cattle stations and the historic Kalkadoon Hotel, which serves as a gathering point for locals and passing travellers. With no public transport, limited sealed roads, or retail services, residents are entirely car-dependent and travel to Cloncurry or Mount Isa for supplies and services.
Three Rivers falls under postcode 4824 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Traeger electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular bus services — N/A N/A
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Extremely remote; nearest major towns are Cloncurry (100 km) and Mount Isa (118 km). Air travel via Mount Isa Airport is the most practical option for long-distance trips
No shops, schools, or services; all travel requires a vehicle on remote outback roads
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Daintree Street
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Sheaffe Street