Mount Archer (Rockhampton - Qld)
QLD 4514 • Queensland
About Mount Archer (Rockhampton - Qld)
Mount Archer is a small upmarket locality situated on the slopes of the Berserker Range, just north of Rockhampton city in central Queensland. The locality sits near the summit of Mount Archer, which rises 604 metres and forms part of Mount Archer National Park — a 4,250-hectare park protecting open eucalypt forest, woodland, and pockets of dry rainforest. With a 2021 Census population of just 77 residents, Mount Archer is one of the most sparsely populated localities in the Rockhampton Region.
The area is defined by its dramatic natural setting — Pilbeam Drive, a sealed road, winds to the summit where lookouts, picnic areas, and communications towers occupy the peak, offering sweeping views over Rockhampton and the Fitzroy River valley. Mount Archer National Park is of deep cultural significance to the Darumbal people, who know the mountain as Nurim. The locality appeals to those seeking a quiet, elevated lifestyle surrounded by bushland, with the amenities of Rockhampton accessible just a short drive down the range.
Mount Archer (Rockhampton - Qld) falls under postcode 4514 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nanango electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Translink local services — Rockhampton CBD 15-20 min
Commute to Rockhampton CBD
🛣️ Car is the primary mode of transport; Pilbeam Drive connects to Rockhampton
Mount Archer is a bushland locality with no walkable retail or services; a car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Mount Mee Road
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171 Archer Street