Goondi Hill, 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 Hill, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Goondi Hill |
| 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 | -17.52755 |
| Longitude | 146.01554 |
| Population | 503 |
| Density | 223.6 /km² |
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Postcode | 4860 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1319 km northwest |
Goondi Hill is a locality in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 503. The locality covers an area of 2.2 km², giving a population density of about 223.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 4 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1319 km northwest of Brisbane. Goondi Hill is located at 17.5276°S, 146.0155°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 Hill rises gently from the fertile plains, a verdant swell against the wide Queensland sky. It lies 210.3 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 336°T), and is situated 2.2 km west-north-west of East Innisfail. The land here is a study in emerald and ochre, where dense stands of eucalyptus, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, give way to the meticulously ordered geometry of sugar cane fields. The air, particularly as the day begins to wane, carries the sweet, cloying perfume of ripening cane, a scent that clings to the skin and whispers of the region’s agricultural heart. Distant hills, hazy in the afternoon heat, form a soft, undulating backdrop, their contours blurred by the shimmering air, suggesting a landscape that has been shaped by patient, persistent forces.
The story of Goondi Hill is deeply entwined with the cultivation of sugar, a crop that has long dictated the rhythm of life and labour across this part of the Cassowary Coast. For generations, the rich alluvial soils fed by nearby waterways have yielded bountiful harvests, supporting a resilient local economy built on the sweat and ingenuity of its people. The ghosts of old mills, their brick chimneys now softened by moss and time, stand as quiet reminders of a bustling past, their silent presence adding a layer of historical resonance to the present-day landscape. This is a place where the land itself tells a story, a narrative of growth, harvest, and the enduring connection between humanity and the soil.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Goondi Hill, 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 Hill, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Goondi Hill 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 Hill 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. |