As part of the Province of Queensland, it covers the Torres Strait Islands in the north, the entire Cape York Peninsula and the cities of Mount Isa, Cairns, Townsville and Mackay.

The Bishop of North Queensland is Keith Ronald Joseph, who was consecrated and installed on 31 March 2019.

The diocese extends its pastoral care through the following ministries: The Diocese of North Queensland supports of Wontulp-bi-Buya College in Cairns which specialises in indigenous adult education including theological studies.

The Bishop of North Queensland is Keith Ronald Joseph, who was consecrated and installed on 31 March 2019.

The Anglican Church commenced its ministry in the region in 1870 with the arrival in Townsville of James Adams, newly graduated from Moore Theological College in Sydney.