Einasleigh, 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 Einasleigh, in the Etheridge Shire local government area.
| Locality | Einasleigh |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Etheridge Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -18.58514 |
| Longitude | 144.16613 |
| Population | 101 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 4059.4 km² |
| Elevation | 454 m |
| Postcode | 4871 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1340 km northwest |
Einasleigh is a locality in the Etheridge Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 101. The locality covers an area of 4059.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 454 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1340 km northwest of Brisbane. Einasleigh is located at 18.5851°S, 144.1661°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4871. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Einasleigh lies under a sky that seems to stretch on forever, a vast, pale blue dome that bleaches the colour from the earth. It lies 279.9 km west-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 286°T), and is situated 46.4 km south-south-west of Mount Surprise. The landscape here is a study in muted ochres and dusty greens, where the ground, cracked and thirsty, surrenders its moisture reluctantly to the air. Scrubby eucalyptus, their bark peeling like sunburnt skin, dot the plains, their spindly branches reaching towards the relentless sun. The Einasleigh River, when it deigns to flow, is more a promise than a presence, a ribbon of silver that can shrink to a mere trickle in the dry seasons, reflecting the hard, bright light of the North Queensland interior. The air itself feels thin and dry, carrying the scent of baked earth and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen wildflowers that manage to thrive against all odds.
This is a place where history is written in the dust and the quiet persistence of its people. Einasleigh's past is tied to the rich mineral deposits that lie beneath its surface, a legacy of copper mining that once pulsed with the lifeblood of industry. While the major operations have long since receded, leaving behind echoes in the landscape, the spirit of that endeavour lingers, a testament to the resilience of those who sought their fortune in this rugged country. Today, the local economy is a more dispersed affair, a mosaic of cattle grazing on sprawling properties and a hardy tourism that draws travellers seeking the stark beauty and the quiet solitude of the outback. The distinctive single-lane bridge, a marvel of engineering and a vital artery, speaks of a time when connecting these remote settlements was a significant undertaking, a symbol of human endeavour against the vastness of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Einasleigh, 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 Einasleigh, in the Etheridge Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Einasleigh includes the postcode (4871), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Etheridge 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 Einasleigh 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. |