Cassowary, 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 Cassowary, in the Douglas Shire local government area.
| Locality | Cassowary |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Douglas Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -16.52187 |
| Longitude | 145.42507 |
| Population | 123 |
| Density | 4.9 /km² |
| Area | 24.9 km² |
| Elevation | 21 m |
| Postcode | 4873 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1447 km northwest |
Cassowary is a locality in the Douglas Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 123. The locality covers an area of 24.9 km², giving a population density of about 4.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 21 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1447 km northwest of Brisbane. Cassowary is located at 16.5219°S, 145.4251°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4873. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Cassowary lies at the edge of a vibrant, emerald world, where the dense rainforest, a riot of ancient figs and moss-draped ferns, spills down towards the glittering coastal waters. It lies 338.1 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 334°T), and is situated 5.1 km west-south-west of Port Douglas. The air here is thick with the scent of damp earth and unseen blossoms, a humid embrace that clings to the skin. Sunlight, when it filters through the towering canopy, paints fleeting patterns on the forest floor, a brief dance of light and shadow. The land itself is a study in contrasts: steep, verdant slopes give way to fertile plains, a testament to the volcanic soils that nurture an astonishing array of life. This is a place where the land breathes, a living entity that shapes the lives of those who call it home.
Historically, Cassowary's fortunes have been tied to the rich bounty of its surroundings, a story whispered in the rustling leaves and the lapping of the tides. Early industries centred on the extraction of timber from the magnificent rainforests, a practice that has since given way to a more sustainable focus on agriculture and a burgeoning tourism sector drawn by the area's unparalleled natural beauty. Travellers come seeking the raw, untamed wilderness, drawn to the nearby national parks that protect the unique flora and fauna, including the elusive cassowary itself, a creature as magnificent and mysterious as the landscape it inhabits. The local economy now hums with the gentle rhythm of small farms producing tropical fruits and vegetables, alongside the hospitality industry that caters to those captivated by Cassowary's wild heart.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cassowary, 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 Cassowary, in the Douglas Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Cassowary includes the postcode (4873), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Douglas Shire), 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 Cassowary 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. |