Carmoo, 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 Carmoo, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Carmoo |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cassowary Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -17.94773 |
| Longitude | 146.04619 |
| Population | 169 |
| Density | 23.7 /km² |
| Area | 7.1 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 4852 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1277 km northwest |
Carmoo is a locality in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 169. The locality covers an area of 7.1 km², giving a population density of about 23.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1277 km northwest of Brisbane. Carmoo is located at 17.9477°S, 146.0462°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4852. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Carmoo rests on a broad, fertile plain, its character shaped by the rich alluvial soils that stretch towards the distant, hazy peaks of the coastal range. It lies 166.5 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 335°T), and is situated 12.5 km east of Tully. The land here is a patchwork of emerald green and ochre brown, dissected by meandering creeks that glint like slivers of mercury under the relentless Queensland sun. A gentle breeze, carrying the faint scent of damp earth and ripening sugarcane, rustles through the broad leaves of the surrounding vegetation, a constant murmur that whispers of the tropics. The air itself possesses a certain humidity, a comforting weight that settles on the skin and speaks of abundant life.
The history of Carmoo is intrinsically tied to the bounty of its soil, a legacy born from the pioneering spirit that cleared the land for cultivation. For generations, sugarcane has been the lifeblood of this locality, its tall stalks standing sentinel over the rich earth, a testament to the hard work and dedication of its people. Small farms, passed down through families, dot the landscape, their weathered farmhouses and rusting machinery telling silent stories of seasons past. The local economy remains firmly rooted in agriculture, with the processing of sugar cane providing employment and sustaining the small, friendly businesses that serve the community. Occasional travellers might notice the distinctive, sweet aroma of molasses hanging in the air during harvest season, a fleeting but potent reminder of Carmoo's enduring connection to the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Carmoo, 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 Carmoo, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Carmoo includes the postcode (4852), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Cassowary Coast 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 Carmoo 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. |