Garradunga, 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 Garradunga, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Garradunga |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cassowary Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -17.45626 |
| Longitude | 146.00392 |
| Population | 142 |
| Density | 17.5 /km² |
| Area | 8.1 km² |
| Elevation | 52 m |
| Postcode | 4860 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1326 km northwest |
Garradunga is a locality in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 142. The locality covers an area of 8.1 km², giving a population density of about 17.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 52 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1326 km northwest of Brisbane. Garradunga is located at 17.4563°S, 146.0039°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4860. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Garradunga lies at the edge of a fertile plain, where the rich, dark earth, a gift from ages of volcanic activity, yields generously to the sun. It lies 218.0 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 337°T), and is situated 9.1 km north-north-west of East Innisfail. The landscape here is a gentle swell of land, punctuated by the determined green of sugarcane fields stretching towards a horizon often softened by a haze of tropical humidity. A quiet hum, the sound of irrigation pumps and the distant rumble of a cane train, forms the underlying pulse of this place, a rhythm that speaks of the land’s enduring productivity. The air itself carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of ripening crops and the faint, salt-tinged breath from the distant Coral Sea.
The story of Garradunga is inextricably linked to the sugar industry, a legacy that has shaped its fortunes and its character for generations. This is a place where the cultivation of sugarcane is more than just an economy; it is a way of life, a tradition passed down through families whose roots run deep into this soil. The fertile volcanic plains surrounding Garradunga are ideal for this demanding crop, and the annual harvest is a time of collective effort and shared anticipation, a vibrant chapter in the locality's ongoing narrative. Further afield, neighbouring communities thrive on similar agricultural pursuits, creating a regional tapestry woven with the golden threads of the cane.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Garradunga, 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 Garradunga, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Garradunga includes the postcode (4860), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Cassowary Coast 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 Garradunga 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. |