Broken River
QLD 4757 • Queensland
About Broken River
Broken River is a small rural locality in the Mackay Region of North Queensland, located approximately 80 kilometres west of Mackay in the Pioneer Valley hinterland. With a population of 18 at the 2021 census across 5.6 square kilometres, it sits in the tropical rainforest country near Eungella National Park. The locality is named after the Broken River, famous as one of the best platypus-viewing locations in Australia.
Broken River is renowned for its wild platypus viewing platforms in Eungella National Park, attracting nature tourists year-round. The crystal-clear rainforest creek provides reliable platypus sightings at dawn and dusk. The area offers a unique tropical-mountain lifestyle surrounded by ancient rainforest at elevation. Residents are primarily involved in tourism and conservation, with Mackay providing all major services about 90 minutes away.
Broken River falls under postcode 4757 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mirani electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Mackay
🛣️ Winding mountain road to Mackay. Eungella township (5 km) has a general store. Remote but scenic.
Rainforest locality with walking tracks but no shops. Car essential for all services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Chelmer Street