Heatley, 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 Heatley, in the Townsville City local government area.
| Locality | Heatley |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Townsville City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -19.29252 |
| Longitude | 146.75452 |
| Population | 3,983 |
| Density | 1962.1 /km² |
| Area | 2.0 km² |
| Elevation | 14 m |
| Postcode | 4814 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1111 km northwest |
Heatley is a locality in the Townsville City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,983. The locality covers an area of 2.0 km², giving a population density of about 1962.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1111 km northwest of Brisbane. Heatley is located at 19.2925°S, 146.7545°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4814. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Heatley sits in a landscape of gentle, sun-baked plains, where the earth, a rich ochre after the rains, dries to a dusty tan under the relentless Queensland sun. It lies 4.2 km east-north-east of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 73°T), and is situated 7.3 km west-south-west of Townsville City. Scattered eucalyptus trees, their bark peeling in papery strips, offer sparse shade, their leaves rustling a dry whisper in the warm breezes that carry the scent of distant cattle and the faint hum of cicadas. The air here has a peculiar weight, thick and humid, especially in the build-up to the wet season, a palpable presence that clings to the skin. Further afield, the land rolls into low, scrub-covered hills, their contours softened by the haze that often hangs over the horizon, blurring the edges between earth and sky, and imbuing the afternoons with a hazy, golden glow.
The story of Heatley is one of perseverance and adaptation, a place that grew from the fertile ground and the ambition of early settlers drawn to the promise of agriculture and grazing. While the immediate vicinity might not boast grand historical monuments, its character is etched into the very rhythm of its daily life, a quiet industry focused on supporting the surrounding pastoral and farming ventures. The local economy, though not dominated by any single large industry, draws strength from the agricultural supply chains and the services that cater to the needs of the people who work the land. There's a distinct feeling of resilience here, a quiet pride in the enduring connection to the earth that has shaped Heatley and its people through generations.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Heatley, 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 Heatley, in the Townsville City local government area.
Detailed location data for Heatley includes the postcode (4814), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Townsville City), 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 Heatley 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. |