Cannonvale, 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 Cannonvale, in the Whitsunday Regional local government area.
| Locality | Cannonvale |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Whitsunday Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -20.28184 |
| Longitude | 148.69367 |
| Population | 6,107 |
| Density | 733.1 /km² |
| Area | 8.3 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 4802 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 912 km north-northwest |
Cannonvale is a locality in the Whitsunday Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,107. The locality covers an area of 8.3 km², giving a population density of about 733.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 912 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Cannonvale is located at 20.2818°S, 148.6937°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4802. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Cannonvale sits at the edge of a land that breathes in salt and exhales the scent of frangipani. It lies 108.5 km north-north-west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 332°T), and is situated 3.8 km west of Jubilee Pocket. The landscape here is a gentle rise from the shimmering sea, a place where the air hangs thick and warm, carrying the distant hum of boat engines and the brighter call of unseen birds. Low, scrubby hills, often veiled in a haze that softens their edges, frame the town, their colours shifting from a dusty olive in the dry season to a vibrant, almost electric green after the rains. The streets themselves are lined with a mix of low-slung buildings and newer developments, all bathed in a light that, come late afternoon, takes on a honeyed quality, making the ordinary shimmer. It's a place where the proximity to the ocean is a constant, tangible presence, a reminder of the vast blue that lies just beyond the fringing islands.
The story of Cannonvale is tied to the sugar cane that once carpeted the surrounding flats, its history marked by the rhythm of planting, growing, and harvesting, and the sweet, earthy smell that would drift on the breeze. While the cane fields have largely receded, giving way to residential growth and the ever-expanding tourism that defines the Whitsundays, echoes of that agricultural past remain in the sturdy, weathered charm of older structures and the deep roots of families who have long called this place home. Today, Cannonvale serves as a vital service centre for the bustling gateway to the islands, its local economy fuelled by the steady stream of travellers drawn to the turquoise waters and white sands of the Great Barrier Reef. The marina, a significant hub, is a constant hive of activity, its docks alive with the comings and goings of yachts and ferries, a vibrant testament to the region’s enduring allure.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cannonvale, 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 Cannonvale, in the Whitsunday Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Cannonvale includes the postcode (4802), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Whitsunday 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 Cannonvale 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. |