Earlville, 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 Earlville, in the Cairns Regional local government area.
| Locality | Earlville |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cairns Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -16.94623 |
| Longitude | 145.72705 |
| Population | 4,171 |
| Density | 1174.9 /km² |
| Area | 3.5 km² |
| Elevation | 39 m |
| Postcode | 4870 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1390 km northwest |
Earlville is a locality in the Cairns Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,171. The locality covers an area of 3.5 km², giving a population density of about 1174.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 39 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1390 km northwest of Brisbane. Earlville is located at 16.9462°S, 145.7270°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4870. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Earlville unfurls itself across a landscape where the rich, red earth, stained by the iron content of the soil, rises and falls with a gentle persistence. It lies 281.8 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 336°T), and is situated 7.8 km north of Edmonton. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle, humid warmth, a promise of the tropics that clings to the skin like a fine mist, and the distant, low hum of cicadas forms a constant, drowsy chorus. The dominant character of Earlville is one of quiet industry, a place where the land dictates the pace, with sprawling sugar cane fields stretching towards the horizon, their green stalks rustling like secrets in the breeze, and scattered pockets of tropical rainforest, a vibrant, verdant contrast that whispers of ancient life. The colour palette of Earlville is dominated by the deep emerald of the cane, the ochre of the soil, and the startling, electric blue of the sky, a stark and beautiful combination under the Queensland sun.
The history of Earlville is inextricably linked to the pioneering spirit that saw the fertile lands transformed, particularly the cultivation of sugar cane, which has long been the lifeblood of the local economy. This agricultural heritage is evident in the sturdy, functional farmhouses and the network of narrow roads that crisscross the paddocks, each one a testament to generations of hard work. Beyond the cane, the surrounding hinterland offers a glimpse into the region's geological past, with ancient volcanic formations shaping the terrain and contributing to the exceptionally rich soil that sustains such vigorous growth. While not a bustling metropolis, Earlville possesses a distinct character, a blend of agricultural pragmatism and a deep connection to the natural world, where the rhythm of the seasons still governs much of daily life, and the occasional shower of rain, often accompanied by a dramatic display of lightning, serves as a powerful reminder of the tropical environment.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Earlville, 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 Earlville, in the Cairns Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Earlville includes the postcode (4870), 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 Earlville 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. |