Finch Hatton, 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 Finch Hatton, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
| Locality | Finch Hatton |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Mackay Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -21.13073 |
| Longitude | 148.61321 |
| Population | 510 |
| Density | 3.4 /km² |
| Area | 147.9 km² |
| Elevation | 108 m |
| Postcode | 4756 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 834 km north-northwest |
Finch Hatton is a locality in the Mackay Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 510. The locality covers an area of 147.9 km², giving a population density of about 3.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 108 m above sea level. It lies approximately 834 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Finch Hatton is located at 21.1307°S, 148.6132°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4756. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Finch Hatton rests at the foot of the Eungella Range, a place where the verdant tapestry of Queensland's tropical coast begins to fray and ascend into cooler, mist-kissed heights. It lies 59.4 km west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 271°T), and is situated 27.2 km west of Mirani. The air here, even on a sun-drenched afternoon, carries a damp, earthy perfume, a blend of rich soil and the deep, ancient breath of the rainforest clinging to the slopes above. Creeks, born from the highlands, tumble through rocky beds, their water cool and clear, carving sinuous paths through the landscape, a constant murmur against the stillness of the sugar cane fields that stretch out towards the coastal plain. The character of Finch Hatton is one of quiet resilience, a settlement that has learned to live in harmony with the powerful natural forces that shape its days, its mornings often veiled in a soft, pearlescent light before the sun asserts its dominion.
The story of Finch Hatton is intrinsically linked to the rich volcanic soils that have sustained agriculture for generations, most notably the cultivation of sugar cane, a crop that defines the economic pulse of the region, its emerald stalks a familiar sight for kilometres. This land, however, has a deeper history, one of exploration and settlement that followed the discovery of its fertile potential, and the naming of this place honours a figure from that early era. Beyond the fields, the allure of Finch Hatton lies in its proximity to the Eungella National Park, a sanctuary of ancient rainforest, cascading waterfalls, and a vibrant ecosystem that draws travellers seeking the wild heart of the tropics. The local economy, while anchored in agriculture, also finds a gentle uplift from the steady stream of visitors who come to explore the natural wonders, their footsteps adding a hushed rhythm to the quiet life of Finch Hatton.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Finch Hatton, 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 Finch Hatton, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Finch Hatton includes the postcode (4756), 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 Finch Hatton 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. |