Cowley Beach, 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 Cowley Beach, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Cowley Beach |
| 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 | -17.65513 |
| Longitude | 146.13271 |
| Population | 118 |
| Density | 0.8 /km² |
| Area | 144.0 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 4871 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1300 km northwest |
Cowley Beach is a locality in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 118. The locality covers an area of 144.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1300 km northwest of Brisbane. Cowley Beach is located at 17.6551°S, 146.1327°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4871. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Cowley Beach unfurls along the Queensland coast, a gentle curve of sand meeting the shimmering, cerulean embrace of the Coral Sea. It lies 192.4 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 338°T), and is situated 10.7 km north of Kurrimine Beach. The air here carries the briny tang of the ocean, a constant whisper against the rustling fronds of coconut palms that lean towards the water. Behind the beachfront, the land rises subtly, a verdant carpet of tropical growth punctuated by the occasional weathered homestead, its verandah a cool respite from the sun’s persistent glow. The rhythm of the waves is the dominant sound, a soothing lullaby that underscores the quietude of this coastal fringe, where the horizon stretches, unbroken, to meet the vast expanse of the sky.
The story of Cowley Beach is one woven with the threads of the sea and the soil, a place that has long sustained its inhabitants through the bounty of its waters and the fertility of its hinterland. Historically, fishing has been a cornerstone of the local economy, with generations of families casting their nets into the rich marine pastures that lie just offshore, a practice that continues to bring fresh catches to the small local markets. Further inland, the rich volcanic soils have long supported agriculture, primarily sugarcane plantations that lend a sweet, earthy scent to the air during harvest season, their vibrant green fields a striking contrast to the blue of the sea. Cowley Beach itself, while not a bustling hub, possesses a distinct character, a tranquil charm that draws those seeking a slower pace, a place where the days are marked by the changing tides and the enduring warmth of the Queensland sun.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cowley Beach, 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 Cowley Beach, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Cowley Beach includes the postcode (4871), 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 Cowley Beach 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. |