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| Locality | Babinda |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cairns Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -17.33403 |
| Longitude | 145.93638 |
| Population | 1,308 |
| Density | 32.9 /km² |
| Area | 39.8 km² |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Postcode | 4861 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1341 km northwest |
Babinda is a locality in the Cairns Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,308. The locality covers an area of 39.8 km², giving a population density of about 32.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 18 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1341 km northwest of Brisbane. Babinda is located at 17.3340°S, 145.9364°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4861. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Babinda rests in the emerald embrace of Queensland's far north, where the coastal plain begins its slow, voluptuous rise towards the ancient rainforests of the Great Dividing Range. It lies 233.3 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 336°T), and is situated 24.4 km north-north-west of East Innisfail. The air here, thick and sweet with the scent of damp earth and unseen blossoms, clings to everything, a constant reminder of the generous rainfall that nourishes this land. Towering palms and the broad, glossy leaves of tropical vegetation crowd the edges of the roads, their shadows pooling in the humid stillness. Even the sunlight seems to possess a different quality, filtered through a canopy that hums with the unseen life of insects and birds, casting a soft, diffused glow that softens the edges of the world.
The history of Babinda is deeply entwined with the bounty of its rich volcanic soils, a fertile ground that has long supported sugarcane plantations. This agricultural backbone shaped the early settlement and continues to define the local economy, though the town also draws travellers drawn by the allure of its natural wonders. Just a short distance away, the Babinda Boulders, a series of crystal-clear rock pools carved by the relentless flow of the river, offer a cool respite and a dramatic natural spectacle. The quiet rhythm of life in Babinda is dictated by the seasons and the cycles of the harvest, a gentle pace that allows for appreciation of the surrounding verdant landscape and the enduring spirit of its people.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Babinda, Queensland. 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 Babinda, in the Cairns Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Babinda includes the postcode (4861), 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 Babinda is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |