Queensland location profile
Mount Murchison QLD 4715
Mount Murchison is a rural locality in Queensland’s Banana Shire, known for broadacre farming and its proximity to the Callide Power Station and Callide Dam. It offers quiet acreage living with convenient access to services, shops and schools in nearby Biloela.
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Why families consider Mount Murchison
Predominantly farming and energy-industry workers, with families and owner-occupiers on larger rural blocks. Lifestyle is quiet and outdoors-oriented, with daily needs met in neighboring Biloela.
Amenities & services
- Biloela Hospital (regional public hospital)
- Biloela shopping precinct (supermarkets and specialty stores)
- Cafes, pubs and takeaways in Biloela
- Service stations and rural suppliers along Dawson Highway
- Biloela Library (Banana Shire Council), Biloela
Transport & connectivity
- No passenger rail in the locality
- Inter-town coach services available via Biloela
- Dawson Highway (A3) access via Biloela
- Callide Highway (State Route 67)
- Biloela/Thangool Airport (regional flights)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Callide Dam boating, fishing and picnic areas
- Walking and lookout points around Callide Dam
- Community sports facilities and swimming pool in Biloela
- Access to regional trails and 4WD touring in nearby national parks
- Callide Dam Recreation Area
- Mount Scoria Conservation Park
- Kroombit Tops National Park (regional)
Education context
No centres in Mount Murchison; multiple long day care, kindergarten and family day care options are available in nearby Biloela.
- CQUniversity Rockhampton North campus (Rockhampton)
- CQUniversity Gladstone Marina and City campuses (Gladstone)