Collinsville, 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 Collinsville, in the Whitsunday Regional local government area.
| Locality | Collinsville |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Whitsunday Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -20.55718 |
| Longitude | 147.82536 |
| Population | 1,360 |
| Density | 48.7 /km² |
| Area | 27.9 km² |
| Elevation | 194 m |
| Postcode | 4804 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 932 km northwest |
Collinsville is a locality in the Whitsunday Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,360. The locality covers an area of 27.9 km², giving a population density of about 48.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 194 m above sea level. It lies approximately 932 km northwest of Brisbane. Collinsville is located at 20.5572°S, 147.8254°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4804. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Collinsville lies inland from the shimmering coast, a place where the land begins to breathe a little deeper, away from the immediate embrace of the sea. It lies 155.6 km west-north-west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 294°T), and is situated 57.9 km south-south-west of Bowen. Here, the country opens up, a broad expanse of undulating terrain painted in muted greens and ochres, the distant hills a hazy blue against a sky that stretches with an almost infinite generosity. The air itself carries a subtle dryness, a whisper of the vastness that surrounds, and the sunlight, particularly as it begins its slow descent, washes the landscape in a warm, honeyed glow that softens every edge. The character of Collinsville is one of quiet resilience, a settlement that has earned its place through honest work and a deep connection to the earth it stands upon.
The story of Collinsville is intrinsically tied to the rich seams of coal that lie beneath its surface, a legacy that has shaped its fortunes and its people for generations. This mining heritage imbues the town with a certain gravitas, a sense of industry that has sustained it through boom and bust. Beyond the mines, the surrounding areas hold pockets of grazing land, where cattle are raised against the backdrop of the expansive Queensland sky, their presence a gentle counterpoint to the industrial heart of the locality. The local economy, while historically driven by coal, has also seen the steady cultivation of agriculture, with a focus on crops that thrive in this climate, adding a layer of pastoral colour to the town’s narrative. Collinsville, in its unpretentious way, is a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have made their lives here, drawing sustenance and purpose from the land and its bounty.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Collinsville, 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 Collinsville, in the Whitsunday Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Collinsville includes the postcode (4804), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Whitsunday 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 Collinsville 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. |