Turrawulla

QLD 4742 • Queensland

5
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
891.67 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Rural

About Turrawulla

Turrawulla is a sparsely settled rural locality in the Isaac Region of Central Queensland, located approximately 30 kilometres northwest of Mackay in the Capricornia electorate. Spanning nearly 900 square kilometres of tropical dryland farming and grazing country, the area recorded a population of just five at the 2021 census. The locality lies within the fertile Pioneer Valley corridor, where sugarcane cultivation and cattle grazing have shaped the landscape for generations. Its quiet, unhurried character is typical of the small farming districts that surround the larger Mackay region.

Agriculture defines life in Turrawulla, with the surrounding Pioneer Valley renowned as one of Queensland's most productive sugarcane-growing regions. Residents of the broader locality depend on Mackay — a regional city of around 80,000 — for shopping, healthcare, education, and employment. The area enjoys a tropical climate with warm summers and mild winters, and is surrounded by a mix of open farmland and eucalypt woodland typical of inland Central Queensland. For those who value wide-open spaces and the rhythms of rural life, Turrawulla offers a genuinely quiet retreat within reach of a well-serviced regional centre.

Turrawulla falls under postcode 4742 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mirani electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4742
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-21.75°, 148.57°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
891.67 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Mackay Station
30 km
N/A — car required

Commute to Mackay CBD

Distance
30 km
By Train
No local rail service; Mackay Station ~30 km away
By Car (Peak)
30–40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25–35 min

🛣️ Car-dependent rural locality; Mackay CBD is the main service centre

Walkability Car-Dependent

No pedestrian infrastructure; all amenities require driving to Mackay or nearby towns

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
5
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

Where is Turrawulla located? +

Turrawulla is a rural locality in the Isaac Region of Central Queensland, situated approximately 30 kilometres northwest of Mackay near the Pioneer Valley.

What is the nearest city to Turrawulla QLD? +

Mackay is the nearest major centre, about 30 kilometres to the southeast. It is a regional city of around 80,000 people offering full services including hospitals, shopping centres, and an airport.

What industries operate in Turrawulla? +

The Turrawulla area is dominated by agriculture, particularly sugarcane farming and cattle grazing, consistent with the broader Pioneer Valley and Isaac Region economy.