Shire of Pioneer

Shire of Pioneer Queensland
Location within Queensland
Population	40,614 (1991 census)[1]
• Density	14.4016/km2 (37.3000/sq mi)
Established	1879
Abolished	1994
Area	2,820.1 km2 (1,088.8 sq mi)
Council seat	Mackay
Region	North Queensland
LGAs around Shire of Pioneer: Bowen Whitsunday Pacific Ocean Mirani Shire of Pioneer City of Mackay Nebo Sarina Pacific Ocean

The Shire of Pioneer was a local government area surrounding the city of Mackay and including all but its innermost suburbs. The shire, administered from Mackay itself, covered an area of 2,820.1 square kilometres (1,088.8 sq mi), and existed as a local government entity from 1879 until 1994, when it was dissolved and amalgamated with City of Mackay.