Coconuts, 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 Coconuts, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Coconuts |
| 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 | -17.50255 |
| Longitude | 146.06476 |
| Population | 221 |
| Density | 105.2 /km² |
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 4860 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1318 km northwest |
Coconuts is a locality in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 221. The locality covers an area of 2.1 km², giving a population density of about 105.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1318 km northwest of Brisbane. Coconuts is located at 17.5025°S, 146.0648°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4860. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Coconuts lies cradled by the humid embrace of the tropics, a place where the land slopes gently towards the vast, shimmering expanse of the Coral Sea. It lies 210.8 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 338°T), and is situated 4.5 km north-east of East Innisfail. Here, the air hangs thick with the scent of salt and the sweet perfume of flowering frangipani, a constant, warm breath against the skin. The landscape is a lush, verdant tapestry, a riot of emerald green punctuated by the stark, elegant silhouettes of coconut palms that march in orderly rows towards the coast. Beyond the immediate fringe of cultivation, the terrain rises into rolling hills, cloaked in dense rainforest where the calls of unseen birds echo through the dappled sunlight. The beaches are stretches of pale gold, kissed by the cerulean waters of the reef, their edges softened by the ceaseless whisper of the tide.
The history of Coconuts is deeply entwined with the hardy spirit of those who sought to coax sustenance from this fertile soil. For generations, the cultivation of coconuts has been the lifeblood of this locale, the rhythmic harvesting and processing of copra shaping the rhythm of daily life. This enduring industry, a testament to the region's suitability for tropical agriculture, continues to define the local economy, its influence felt in the small, sun-bleached sheds and the slow, steady hum of machinery during harvest season. Beyond the palms, the rich volcanic soil also supports a diversity of tropical fruits, contributing to the colourful displays at the local market. The proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, a world-renowned natural wonder, also draws travellers seeking an immersion in this vibrant marine ecosystem, adding a layer of tourism that complements the established agricultural heritage of Coconuts.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Coconuts, 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 Coconuts, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Coconuts includes the postcode (4860), 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 Coconuts 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. |