Goondi Bend, 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 Goondi Bend, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Goondi Bend |
| 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 | -17.52066 |
| Longitude | 146.00975 |
| Population | 591 |
| Density | 239.3 /km² |
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 4860 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1320 km northwest |
Goondi Bend is a locality in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 591. The locality covers an area of 2.5 km², giving a population density of about 239.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1320 km northwest of Brisbane. Goondi Bend is located at 17.5207°S, 146.0097°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.
Goondi Bend rests where the dark, slow-moving waters of the Johnstone River begin to widen before meeting the sea. It lies 211.2 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 336°T), and is situated 3.0 km west-north-west of East Innisfail. The air here is thick with the scent of damp earth and unseen blossoms, a constant hum of cicadas a drowsy soundtrack to the languid sway of palm fronds. The landscape is a lush, verdant embrace, a place where the land seems to exhale a perpetual, humid warmth. Low-slung buildings, painted in shades of faded pastel and sun-bleached white, cluster along the riverbanks, their verandas offering a welcome shade from the insistent tropical sun. Beyond the immediate settlement, the land rises gently, cloaked in dense rainforest that spills down towards the water's edge, a wild, untamed green against the muted tones of human habitation. The quality of light, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a golden, almost ethereal glow across the river, softening the edges of the world and lending a dreamlike stillness to the scene.
For generations, the lifeblood of Goondi Bend has been inextricably linked to the rich, volcanic soil and the abundant waterways that define its character. Historically, this was a land shaped by the sugar cane industry, its tall stalks a familiar sight stretching across the fertile plains, the distant rumble of the mill a constant reminder of the labour and ingenuity that sustained the community. While the sugar industry remains a significant part of Goondi Bend's economy, a diversification has seen aquaculture and horticulture flourish, with prawns and tropical fruits finding their way to markets far and wide. The river itself, a vital artery, continues to be a source of sustenance and recreation, its currents carrying stories of past travellers and the quiet industry of local fishermen. The spirit of Goondi Bend is one of resilience and adaptation, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and where the enduring connection to the land remains palpable.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Goondi Bend, 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 Goondi Bend, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Goondi Bend 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 Goondi Bend 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. |