Burdekin
The Burdekin region is home to a thriving rural community set within an area of unspoiled natural beauty
Sugar Cane Capital of Australia
Famous for being the sugar capital of Australia, the Burdekin district is located about an hour south of Townsville. Nestled in the delta of the Burdekin River, its 2 main townships, Ayr and Home Hill, are linked by the iconic Burdekin Bridge.
With a relaxed coastal lifestyle in a picturesque rural setting, lush green canefields, spectacular wetlands and long sandy beaches, residents benefit from well-serviced towns while enjoying an affordable cost of living.
The Burdekin is renowned for the exceptional range of cultural, historical, sporting and recreational experiences it has to offer. Plays and musicals are performed at the Burdekin Theatre, one of regional Australia’s best entertainment venues. Plenty of sporting and recreational pursuits are on offer from football, swimming and lawn bowls to water skiing, motocross and fishing, just to name a few.
The towns of Home Hill and Ayr offer affordable housing, private and public schools, and numerous sporting, recreational and cultural groups, and family friendly events. The towns feature many funky cafes, restaurants, pubs and nightspots alongside wonderful boutique shopping with a variety of specialty stores offering fashion, homewares, giftware and more.
Key Industries
- Jobs 7,719
- Unemployment 3.0%
- Total registered businesses 2,111
- Median total family income in the Burdekin is $93,808pa
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Attractions
Mt Inkerman Nature Trail
Breathtaking panoramic views of the Burdekin Region from the Mt Inkerman Nature Trail (MINT)
Burdekin Bridge Walk
The Burdekin River Bridge, known as the SilverLink, connects Ayr and Home Hill and is one of the regions best known landmarks
Charlie's Hill
Constructed by the RAAF in 1943, the No 211 Radar Station on Charlie’s Hill was one of twenty radar installations along the North Queensland coastline
Juru Walk
Juru Walk showcases the cultural importance of Plantation Park and provides a ‘learning space’ for the Burdekin community
Burdekin Art Trail
In recent years unassuming spaces around our towns have been transformed into vibrant works of art by a number of renowned and emerging artists from across Australia
Burdekin
Stories
Meet some of our friendly locals who live and work in North Queensland. From those who have located north from interstate to those who are born and bred and wouldn't live anywhere else, hear what locals love most about the region.
