Queensland location profile
Mcilwraith QLD 4671
McIlwraith is a quiet rural locality in the Bundaberg Region, known for farming, acreage properties, and a laid-back country lifestyle. Residents rely on nearby Gin Gin for most day-to-day services, with Bundaberg offering broader amenities within an easy drive.
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Why families consider Mcilwraith
Predominantly rural and agricultural with cattle grazing and small-crop farms; a mix of long-term locals, families seeking space, and retirees. Lifestyle is low-density, community-oriented, and outdoor-focused, with services concentrated in nearby Gin Gin.
Amenities & services
- Local shops, supermarkets, and hardware in nearby Gin Gin
- Medical clinic and small hospital services in Gin Gin
- Cafes, pubs, and takeaways in Gin Gin township
- Gin Gin Library (Gin Gin)
- Bundaberg Regional Library (Bundaberg CBD)
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest train: Bundaberg station (North Coast line)
- Coach services stopping at Gin Gin on the Bruce Highway
- Major roads: Bruce Highway; Gin Gin–Mount Perry Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Fishing and boating at Lake Monduran
- Gin Gin Showgrounds and sports ovals
- Bushwalking and 4WDing in nearby state forests and national parks
- Lake Monduran Recreation Area
- Goodnight Scrub National Park
- Kolan River corridors around Gin Gin
Education context
Limited within McIlwraith; childcare, kindergarten, and early learning available in Gin Gin and a wider range in Bundaberg.
- CQUniversity Bundaberg (Branyan/Bundaberg)
- University of the Sunshine Coast – Fraser Coast (Hervey Bay)