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| Locality | Doomadgee |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -17.64208 |
| Longitude | 138.74572 |
| Population | 1,468 |
| Density | 1.0 /km² |
| Area | 1529.7 km² |
| Elevation | 48 m |
| Postcode | 4830 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1826 km northwest |
Doomadgee is a locality in the Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,468. The locality covers an area of 1529.7 km², giving a population density of about 1.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 48 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1826 km northwest of Brisbane. Doomadgee is located at 17.6421°S, 138.7457°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4830. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Doomadgee sprawls under an immense sky, a cluster of buildings and dusty tracks at the edge of a vast, ancient landscape. It lies 842.3 km north-east of Alice Springs, NT (from Alice Springs, NT: bearing 38°T), and is situated 115.1 km south-south-west of Wellesley Islands. The earth here is a palette of ochre and rust, a testament to the sun's tireless work, and the air often carries the dry, clean scent of spinifex and distant cattle. Low-lying scrub and scattered eucalyptus trees punctuate the horizon, their leaves catching the light in a shimmering dance. The Gulf of Carpentaria lies not far to the north, a vast expanse that subtly influences the character of the place, a reminder of the sea's immense presence even far inland.
The history of Doomadgee is deeply entwined with the stories of its Indigenous custodians and the arrival of missionaries, shaping its identity into a unique blend of tradition and contemporary life. The local economy, once heavily reliant on cattle grazing, continues to evolve, with the community actively pursuing opportunities in services and employment. The nearby Nicholson River, a vital artery in this dry land, becomes a lifeblood during the wet season, its waters reflecting the intense colours of the afternoon sky. This is a place where the past is not forgotten, but lives on in the enduring spirit of its people and the quiet strength of the land itself.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Doomadgee, Queensland. 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 Doomadgee, in the Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Doomadgee includes the postcode (4830), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote 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 Doomadgee is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |