Castle Hill, 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 Castle Hill, in the Townsville City local government area.
| Locality | Castle Hill |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Townsville City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -19.25446 |
| Longitude | 146.79656 |
| Population | 896 |
| Density | 384.5 /km² |
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Elevation | 217 m |
| Postcode | 4810 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1112 km northwest |
Castle Hill is a locality in the Townsville City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 896. The locality covers an area of 2.3 km², giving a population density of about 384.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 217 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1112 km northwest of Brisbane. Castle Hill is located at 19.2545°S, 146.7966°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4810. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Castle Hill rises from the coastal plain, a grand granite sentinel watching over the azure waters of the Coral Sea. It lies 2.0 km west-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 287°T), and is situated 10.0 km east-north-east of Kirwan. Its slopes, a study in ochre and muted green, catch the fierce tropical sun, the air around it thick with the scent of salt and the distant hum of cicadas. The very shape of the land speaks of ancient forces, a weathered dome against the vast, shimmering sky, its summit often wreathed in the soft, cottony clouds of the build-up season. Below, the city sprawls like a colourful mosaic, a vibrant contrast to the stoic, unchanging presence of the hill.
For millennia, the traditional custodians knew this formidable landmark, its presence deeply woven into their stories and understanding of the country. Later, as European settlement took hold, Castle Hill became a vital lookout and a symbol of the burgeoning port town. Its granite heart has witnessed the ebb and flow of industries, from the early days of cattle grazing on the surrounding plains to the modern pulse of tourism and commerce that now defines the region. The hill itself, a protected reserve, offers a vital green lung, its walking tracks a popular pilgrimage for locals and travellers alike, seeking panoramic views that stretch across the harbour and to the neighbouring Magnetic Island, a constant reminder of the captivating beauty of this Queensland coastline.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Castle Hill, 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 Castle Hill, in the Townsville City local government area.
Detailed location data for Castle Hill includes the postcode (4810), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Townsville City), 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 Castle Hill 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. |