Eungella, 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 Eungella, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
| Locality | Eungella |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Mackay Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -21.12892 |
| Longitude | 148.4774 |
| Population | 197 |
| Density | 4.6 /km² |
| Area | 42.4 km² |
| Elevation | 700 m |
| Postcode | 4757 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 842 km northwest |
Eungella is a locality in the Mackay Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 197. The locality covers an area of 42.4 km², giving a population density of about 4.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 700 m above sea level. It lies approximately 842 km northwest of Brisbane. Eungella is located at 21.1289°S, 148.4774°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4757. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Eungella crowns the Clarke Range, a verdant rampart overlooking the coastal plain of Queensland. It lies 73.5 km west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 271°T), and is situated 14.1 km west of Finch Hatton. Here, the air, thick with the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus, hangs heavy and still, a palpable presence that soothes the skin and stills the mind. The landscape unfurls in a symphony of emerald, from the dense rainforest canopy that cloaks the steep slopes to the scattered pockets of pasture where cattle graze in quiet contentment. Mist often drifts through the valleys below, a soft, pearly veil that lends an ethereal quality to the already dramatic terrain, and the sheer drop from the plateau offers breathtaking panoramas, a sweeping vista that stretches towards the distant, shimmering sea.
The history of Eungella is deeply entwined with the rich volcanic soils that sustain its agricultural heart. Once a vital source of timber and a challenging frontier for selectors, the plateau has long been shaped by the hardy spirit of those who sought a life away from the coastal heat. Dairy farming, in particular, found a thriving home here, its creamy produce making its way down the winding roads to neighbouring towns. Today, tourism plays an increasingly significant role, drawing travellers to witness the spectacular views from the Eungella National Park, to explore its walking tracks that wind through ancient rainforest, and to spot the elusive platypus in the clear waters of Broken River. The gentle hum of local life, punctuated by the calls of unseen birds and the distant lowing of cattle, speaks of a place where time seems to flow with a more deliberate current.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Eungella, 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 Eungella, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Eungella includes the postcode (4757), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Mackay 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 Eungella 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. |