Djarawong, 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 Djarawong, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Djarawong |
| 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 | -17.86173 |
| Longitude | 145.97821 |
| Population | 100 |
| Density | 11.7 /km² |
| Area | 8.6 km² |
| Elevation | 41 m |
| Postcode | 4854 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1289 km northwest |
Djarawong is a locality in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 100. The locality covers an area of 8.6 km², giving a population density of about 11.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 41 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1289 km northwest of Brisbane. Djarawong is located at 17.8617°S, 145.9782°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4854. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Djarawong lies cradled by the lush, rolling foothills that spill down from the Atherton Tablelands, a verdant embrace that softens the edges of the Queensland coast. It lies 178.2 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 334°T), and is situated 10.5 km north-north-east of Tully. Here, the air hangs heavy with the perfume of damp earth and exotic blossoms, a constant, sweet exhalation from the surrounding plantations. The landscape is a rich tapestry of emerald sugarcane fields, their stalks rustling like secrets in the breeze, interspersed with patches of dense rainforest that cling to the higher ground, their shadows deepening as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent. The sky above Djarawong often wears a bruised, magnificent hue at dusk, the fading light painting the clouds in shades of rose and amethyst, a fleeting spectacle that mirrors the gentle ebb and flow of life in this tropical haven.
The history of Djarawong is inextricably linked to the fertile volcanic soils that have sustained its agricultural heart for generations. Sugarcane has long been the lifeblood of the region, its cultivation shaping the land and the lives of those who call Djarawong home, with the rhythmic clang of machinery from distant mills a familiar soundtrack to the day. This industrious spirit, however, is tempered by a deep respect for the natural world, a legacy whispered through the ancient rainforests and the winding waterways that thread their way towards the coast. Visitors to Djarawong often speak of the quiet resilience of its people, a character forged by the cycles of the seasons and the enduring connection to this bountiful, sun-kissed earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Djarawong, 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 Djarawong, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Djarawong includes the postcode (4854), 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 Djarawong 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. |