Cracow, 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 Cracow, in the Banana Shire local government area.
| Locality | Cracow |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Banana Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -25.3305 |
| Longitude | 150.29156 |
| Population | 198 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 721.3 km² |
| Elevation | 316 m |
| Postcode | 4719 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 362 km northwest |
Cracow is a locality in the Banana Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 198. The locality covers an area of 721.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 316 m above sea level. It lies approximately 362 km northwest of Brisbane. Cracow is located at 25.3305°S, 150.2916°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4719. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Cracow rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley, where the earth, a rich ochre, rolls away towards distant, hazy hills. It lies 218.1 km south of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 186°T), and is situated 55.8 km north-east of Taroom. The landscape here is a study in subtle contrasts; hardy eucalypts, their bark a mosaic of grey and white, stand sentinel against the vast expanse of pale blue sky, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper that speaks of the heat. Patches of emerald green, nurtured by the meandering creeks and the patient irrigation channels, punctuate the otherwise muted palette, a testament to the tenacity of life in this sun-kissed country. The air itself carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of dry grass, warm dust, and the sweet, subtle scent of wild blossoms.
This is a place where the echoes of gold rushes still resonate, a history etched into the very character of Cracow. Once a bustling hub of prospectors and hopefuls, the town now draws sustenance from the surrounding pastoral leases and agricultural ventures, where cattle graze on the expansive plains and crops like sorghum and sunflowers stretch towards the horizon. The local economy, though quieter than in its boom days, maintains a steady pulse, a rhythm dictated by the seasons and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. Small, weather-beaten buildings line the main street, each with a story to tell, hinting at the resilience and adaptability of those who have called this country home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cracow, 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 Cracow, in the Banana Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Cracow includes the postcode (4719), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Banana Shire), 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 Cracow 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. |