Coquette Point, 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 Coquette Point, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Coquette Point |
| 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 | -17.52909 |
| Longitude | 146.07425 |
| Population | 64 |
| Density | 7.0 /km² |
| Area | 9.2 km² |
| Elevation | 60 m |
| Postcode | 4860 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1315 km northwest |
Coquette Point is a locality in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 64. The locality covers an area of 9.2 km², giving a population density of about 7.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 60 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1315 km northwest of Brisbane. Coquette Point is located at 17.5291°S, 146.0743°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.
Coquette Point juts out into the warm, green waters of the tropics, a verdant finger pointing towards the horizon. It lies 207.7 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 338°T), and is situated 4.1 km east of East Innisfail. The air here is thick with the scent of salt and the damp, earthy perfume of dense rainforest, a constant reminder of the vigorous life that teems just beyond the fringe of human habitation. Rocky outcrops, smoothed by countless tides, punctuate the coastline, their surfaces slick with algae and often draped in the trailing tendrils of salt-tolerant vines. Behind these rugged edges, the land rises gently, cloaked in a uniform, deep green that softens the harshness of the sun, while the distant hum of insects forms a perpetual, almost meditative soundtrack to the day.
The history of Coquette Point is intrinsically tied to the bounty of the sea and the fertile coastal plain. For generations, Indigenous peoples have known and respected this place, drawing sustenance from its abundant waters and lush surrounds. Later, European settlers saw potential in its sheltered harbour, establishing a small but vital hub for fishing and the export of local produce. Today, while tourism plays a growing role, the echo of those earlier livelihoods can still be felt, particularly in the small, hardy boats bobbing in the marina and the vibrant colours of fresh seafood displayed at the local market. The very rhythm of Coquette Point seems dictated by the ebb and flow of the tide, a slow, deliberate pulse that invites a deeper appreciation of this sun-drenched corner of the coast.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Coquette Point, 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 Coquette Point, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Coquette Point 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 Coquette Point 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. |