Craignish, 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 Craignish, in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Craignish |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Fraser Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -25.27938 |
| Longitude | 152.72442 |
| Population | 1,777 |
| Density | 114.4 /km² |
| Area | 15.5 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 4655 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 245 km north |
Craignish is a locality in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,777. The locality covers an area of 15.5 km², giving a population density of about 114.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 245 km north of Brisbane. Craignish is located at 25.2794°S, 152.7244°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4655. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Craignish unfolds as a coastal haven where the land softly slopes towards the wide, shimmering expanse of the ocean. It lies 27.5 km north of Maryborough, QLD (from Maryborough, QLD: bearing 6°T), and is situated 14.5 km west of Torquay. Here, the air carries the tang of salt and the distant cry of seabirds, a constant reminder of the sea's nearby presence. Broad-leafed native trees, their branches gnarled by persistent sea breezes, offer dappled shade across undulating terrain, interspersed with patches of hardy coastal grasses that rustle in the wind. The colour palette of Craignish is one of muted greens and earthy browns, punctuated by the bright, almost startling, cerulean of the sky that stretches endlessly overhead, often painted with wisps of white cloud that drift with languid grace.
The story of Craignish is intertwined with the bounty of its saltwater environment and the industrious spirit of its past. Historically, this coastline offered sustenance and a passage for early settlers, its sheltered inlets a natural harbour for small vessels. The local economy has long been shaped by the sea, with fishing and oyster farming providing livelihoods for generations, the waters yielding a rich harvest that continues to sustain the community. Beyond the immediate coast, the land supports grazing properties, the cattle moving with a slow, deliberate rhythm under the vast Queensland sky, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the soil.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Craignish, 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 Craignish, in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Craignish includes the postcode (4655), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Fraser Coast Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Craignish 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. |