Devereux Creek
QLD 4753 • Queensland
About Devereux Creek
Devereux Creek is a rural locality in the Mackay Region of Queensland, situated approximately 35.8 kilometres west of Mackay and 9.5 kilometres north-west of Mirani in the scenic Pioneer Valley. With a population of 406 residents across roughly 53 square kilometres, the area is characterised by agricultural land, cattle grazing, and the foothills of the Clarke Range. The locality falls within the Mackay Regional Council area and sits about 1,000 kilometres north-north-west of Brisbane.
The Pioneer Valley surrounding Devereux Creek is one of Queensland's most productive sugar cane growing regions, and the rural character of the area is strongly shaped by this agricultural heritage. Residents typically rely on Mirani for day-to-day needs and Mackay for broader services, employment, healthcare, and shopping, including the Caneland Central shopping centre. The locality offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with access to the natural beauty of the Clarke Range and nearby national parks, appealing to farming families and those seeking an affordable country home within reasonable reach of a regional city.
Devereux Creek falls under postcode 4753 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mirani electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited school and community transport — Mirani / Mackay 15-45 min
Commute to Mackay CBD
🛣️ Mirani–Mackay Road is the main route to Mackay. Mackay Airport offers regional and interstate flights
A rural locality with no walkable commercial amenities; all daily tasks require driving to Mirani or Mackay
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Eungella Road