Ellinjaa, 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 Ellinjaa, in the Tablelands Regional local government area.
| Locality | Ellinjaa |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Tablelands Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -17.50572 |
| Longitude | 145.6533 |
| Population | 31 |
| Density | 1.3 /km² |
| Area | 24.7 km² |
| Elevation | 755 m |
| Postcode | 4886 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1341 km northwest |
Ellinjaa is a locality in the Tablelands Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 31. The locality covers an area of 24.7 km², giving a population density of about 1.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 755 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1341 km northwest of Brisbane. Ellinjaa is located at 17.5057°S, 145.6533°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4886. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Ellinjaa rests on a broad, fertile plateau, a place where the rich red earth of the Tablelands unfurls beneath a sky that often leans towards a luminous, almost startling blue. It lies 229.2 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 331°T), and is situated 2.8 km east-south-east of Millaa Millaa. Rolling hills, softened by the verdant embrace of pasture and sugarcane fields, define the immediate landscape, their contours hinting at the ancient volcanic origins of this region. The air here carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of damp earth and blooming tropical flora, particularly potent in the hushed moments just before dawn when mist clings to the lower valleys like a forgotten dream. Scattered throughout are pockets of remnant rainforest, dark and cool, their dense canopy a stark contrast to the sun-drenched openness of the surrounding farmlands, offering a glimpse into the wilder heart of this land.
The history of Ellinjaa is deeply entwined with the cultivation of its generous soil, a legacy built upon the sweat and toil of generations who saw the potential in this rich volcanic loam. Sugarcane plantations, their emerald stalks rippling in the breeze, are a dominant feature of the local economy, a sweet, pervasive scent often marking the passage of the harvest season. Dairy farming also contributes significantly, the contented lowing of cattle a familiar sound across the paddocks, their milk destined for creameries that have long been central to the community's sustenance. While not a place of grand historical monuments, Ellinjaa possesses a quiet character, its buildings reflecting a practical, enduring spirit, a testament to the resilience of those who chose to make their lives here, drawn by the promise of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ellinjaa, 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 Ellinjaa, in the Tablelands Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Ellinjaa includes the postcode (4886), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Tablelands 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 Ellinjaa 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. |