Aloomba, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Aloomba, in the Cairns Regional local government area.
| Locality | Aloomba |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cairns Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -17.1376 |
| Longitude | 145.86321 |
| Population | 518 |
| Density | 4.7 /km² |
| Area | 110.8 km² |
| Elevation | 16 m |
| Postcode | 4871 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1364 km northwest |
Aloomba is a locality in the Cairns Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 518. The locality covers an area of 110.8 km², giving a population density of about 4.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 16 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1364 km northwest of Brisbane. Aloomba is located at 17.1376°S, 145.8632°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4871. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Aloomba rests in the broad embrace of the Atherton Tablelands, a verdant expanse where the rich, red earth spills out from the foothills of ancient volcanic ranges. It lies 256.5 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 337°T), and is situated 10.3 km east-south-east of Gordonvale. Here, the air hangs thick and humid, carrying the scent of damp soil and the distant, sweet perfume of ripening fruit. Gentle slopes, carpeted in a mosaic of green – from the deep emerald of sugar cane fields to the lighter hues of grazing pasture – define the immediate landscape, while in the distance, the jagged silhouettes of rainforest-clad mountains rise like sleeping giants against the sky, their peaks often veiled in a soft, ethereal mist. The late afternoon sun, as it begins its descent, casts a warm, honeyed glow across the fields, illuminating the industrious buzz of insect life and lending a quiet, almost sacred stillness to the afternoon.
This is a place where the land has long dictated the rhythm of life, its volcanic origins shaping a fertile ground that has drawn settlers for generations. The sugar cane industry, a cornerstone of Aloomba’s economy, paints broad swathes of the countryside in its distinctive green, a testament to a history deeply intertwined with agricultural endeavour. Beyond the cane, the rich soil supports a diverse array of tropical fruits and vegetables, their cultivation a quiet hum of activity that underpins the local economy. Old farmhouses, weathered by years of sun and rain, stand as stoic reminders of earlier times, their verandahs a familiar sight against the vibrant backdrop, whispering tales of hard work and resilience. The local school, a modest but vital centre, acts as a focal point for the community, a place where the present generation learns about the land and its enduring legacy.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Aloomba, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Aloomba, in the Cairns Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Aloomba includes the postcode (4871), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Cairns Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Aloomba is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |