Cullinane, 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 Cullinane, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Cullinane |
| 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 | -17.51116 |
| Longitude | 146.02325 |
| Population | 511 |
| Density | 300.6 /km² |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Elevation | 5 m |
| Postcode | 4860 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1320 km northwest |
Cullinane is a locality in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 511. The locality covers an area of 1.7 km², giving a population density of about 300.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 5 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1320 km northwest of Brisbane. Cullinane is located at 17.5112°S, 146.0232°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.
Cullinane lies where the coastal plains begin to fray, a collection of weathered buildings clinging to the edge of a land that hums with a quiet, persistent energy. It lies 211.6 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 337°T), and is situated 2.7 km north-north-west of East Innisfail. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening sugar cane, a fragrance that mingles with the salty tang of the nearby sea, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity. Broad, fertile paddocks stretch outwards, a patchwork quilt of green and gold under a sky that often burns with an intense, almost liquid blue. The land itself feels ancient, holding within its rich soil the echoes of a time before fences and fields, a deep, earthy character that permeates the very atmosphere.
The story of Cullinane is deeply entwined with the fortunes of the sugar industry, its economy once fuelled by the sweat and toil of cane cutters under the relentless Queensland sun. While the landscape still bears the imprint of those days, with the occasional rusted piece of machinery half-swallowed by encroaching bush, the rhythm of life has softened. Tourism now offers a gentler current, drawing those who seek the uncomplicated beauty of a coastline where the rainforest tumbles towards the sea. Local legends speak of hidden coves and the ghosts of old fishermen, adding a layer of quiet mystique to the everyday comings and goings of this coastal Queensland locality.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cullinane, 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 Cullinane, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Cullinane 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 Cullinane 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. |