Deeral, 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 Deeral, in the Cairns Regional local government area.
| Locality | Deeral |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cairns Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -17.20387 |
| Longitude | 145.96405 |
| Population | 137 |
| Density | 5.0 /km² |
| Area | 27.2 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 4871 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1352 km northwest |
Deeral is a locality in the Cairns Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 137. The locality covers an area of 27.2 km², giving a population density of about 5.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1352 km northwest of Brisbane. Deeral is located at 17.2039°S, 145.9640°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.
Deeral rests, a quiet testament to the rich earth it inhabits. It lies 245.6 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 338°T), and is situated 14.8 km north-north-east of Babinda. The land here unfurls in broad, verdant sweeps, the soil a deep, fertile ochre that speaks of generations of cultivation. Gentle hills, softened by the passage of seasons, rise and fall towards a horizon often softened by the humid breath of the tropics. Underfoot, the earth is firm, a reassuring solidity that anchors the scattered homesteads and paddocks. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint sweetness, a mingling of ripening sugarcane and the damp, earthy scent of the rainforest’s edge, a subtle perfume that clings to the skin like the lingering warmth of the day.
Historically, Deeral has been shaped by the enduring promise of the land, its economy deeply entwined with the cultivation of sugarcane, a crop that has defined its character for many years. This verdant expanse, once a wilder country, was tamed by the labour of those who sought opportunity, their efforts leaving an indelible mark on the landscape through the meticulous rows of cane and the network of irrigation channels. The local economy, while still reliant on agriculture, has broadened its horizons, with a growing appreciation for local produce and a burgeoning tourism sector drawn to the region’s natural beauty and the relaxed pace of life. The colours here, especially the vibrant greens against the deep blue of the sky, are a constant reminder of the bounty that Deeral continues to offer.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Deeral, 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 Deeral, in the Cairns Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Deeral includes the postcode (4871), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Cairns 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 Deeral 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. |