Ellerbeck, 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 Ellerbeck, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Ellerbeck |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cassowary Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -18.23966 |
| Longitude | 145.99515 |
| Population | 230 |
| Density | 8.1 /km² |
| Area | 28.6 km² |
| Elevation | 17 m |
| Postcode | 4816 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1253 km northwest |
Ellerbeck is a locality in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 230. The locality covers an area of 28.6 km², giving a population density of about 8.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 17 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1253 km northwest of Brisbane. Ellerbeck is located at 18.2397°S, 145.9951°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4816. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Ellerbeck breathes with the humid, verdant embrace of the tropics, a place where the land slopes gently towards the vast, shimmering expanse of the Coral Sea. It lies 140.6 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 327°T), and is situated 4.1 km north-north-west of Cardwell. Here, the air hangs thick with the scent of damp earth and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen blossoms, a constant reminder of the rich, fertile soil that defines this coastal fringe. Towering gums, their bark a mosaic of grey and white, stand sentinel over scattered homesteads, their branches often draped with the delicate tendrils of epiphytes. The sunlight, filtered through a canopy of broad leaves, casts a dappled, shifting light upon the ground, creating a sense of deep, cool shadow even at midday. Everywhere, the vibrant green of the vegetation asserts itself, a lushness that speaks of abundant rainfall and a climate that fosters relentless growth.
The story of Ellerbeck is one deeply intertwined with the bounty of this fertile land and the legacy of its early settlers. For generations, the rich volcanic soils have sustained a thriving agricultural industry, primarily focused on the cultivation of sugar cane, its tall stalks rustling like a whispered secret in the ever-present breeze. This enduring crop has shaped the character of Ellerbeck, its harvest dictating the rhythm of life and providing the economic backbone that has supported the community through the decades. While the land itself has always been the primary employer, whispers of past exploration and the hardy spirit of those who first carved a life here can still be felt, a quiet testament to the enduring resilience of those who call Ellerbeck home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ellerbeck, 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 Ellerbeck, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Ellerbeck includes the postcode (4816), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Cassowary Coast Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of 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 Ellerbeck 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. |