Collaroy, 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 Collaroy, in the Isaac Regional local government area.
| Locality | Collaroy |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Isaac Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -22.11351 |
| Longitude | 149.26384 |
| Area | 1325.8 km² |
| Postcode | 4707 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 706 km north-northwest |
Collaroy is a locality in the Isaac Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 1325.8 km². It lies approximately 706 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Collaroy is located at 22.1135°S, 149.2638°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4707. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Collaroy unfolds along a stretch of Queensland's coast where the land meets the boundless Pacific in a symphony of sand and sea. It lies 108.3 km south of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 176°T), and is situated 54.6 km south of Koumala. The air here carries the sharp, clean tang of salt, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the light, particularly as it softens towards evening, paints the coastal scrub in hues of ochre and muted gold. Rolling dunes, softened by hardy grasses that whisper secrets to the wind, give way to a coastline sculpted by millennia of tides, forming a dramatic interplay of sheltered coves and open stretches of surf. The character of Collaroy is one of sun-bleached resilience, a place where the elements have shaped not only the landscape but the very spirit of its inhabitants, fostering a quiet independence and a deep connection to the natural world.
The history of Collaroy is intrinsically linked to the bounty of its waters and the fertile, if sometimes challenging, coastal terrain. For generations, its economy has ebbed and flowed with the fortunes of fishing and small-scale agriculture, with hardy farmers coaxing sustenance from the sandy soils. More recently, the allure of its pristine beaches and the laid-back coastal lifestyle has drawn a growing number of residents and visitors, subtly reshaping its economic fabric towards tourism and a more relaxed pace of life. Remnants of older ways of life can still be glimpsed in the weathered boat sheds dotting the shoreline and in the friendly nods exchanged between neighbours, a testament to a community that values both its heritage and the enduring beauty of its seaside home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Collaroy, 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 Collaroy, in the Isaac Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Collaroy includes the postcode (4707), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Isaac Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Collaroy 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. |