Daradgee, 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 Daradgee, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Daradgee |
| 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 | -17.47848 |
| Longitude | 145.99916 |
| Population | 87 |
| Density | 9.0 /km² |
| Area | 9.7 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 4860 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1324 km northwest |
Daradgee is a locality in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 87. The locality covers an area of 9.7 km², giving a population density of about 9.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1324 km northwest of Brisbane. Daradgee is located at 17.4785°S, 145.9992°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.
Daradgee breathes the humid air of the tropics, a place where the land gently slopes towards the coast, its broad, fertile plains a mosaic of agricultural endeavour. It lies 216.0 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 336°T), and is situated 7.1 km north-north-west of East Innisfail. The rich, dark soil, a gift from ancient volcanic activity and the slow creep of the nearby Coral Sea, supports a vibrant green carpet that stretches to meet the distant, hazy blue of the Great Dividing Range. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-heavy cloud cover, possesses a peculiar, almost molten quality, illuminating the vivid hues of the vegetation and casting long, deep shadows that speak of the land's generous, untamed spirit. The air itself feels thick with moisture, carrying the faint, sweet scent of ripening fruit and the ever-present, subtle tang of the ocean, a constant reminder of Daradgee’s coastal proximity.
The history of Daradgee is deeply entwined with the bounty of this fertile crescent, its economy historically anchored by the cultivation of sugar cane, its tall stalks a defining feature of the landscape for generations. This tradition continues to shape the rhythm of life, with the rumble of cane trains occasionally punctuating the otherwise quiet hum of the locality. Neighbouring agricultural pursuits, from cattle grazing on verdant pastures to the cultivation of tropical fruits, also contribute to the economic heartbeat of Daradgee, creating a character defined by hard work and a deep connection to the land. The proximity to the coast also whispers of early explorers and settlers, the waterways serving as both highways and barriers, shaping the development and enduring character of this tropical Queensland settlement.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Daradgee, 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 Daradgee, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Daradgee 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 Daradgee 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. |