Ilfracombe, 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 Ilfracombe, in the Longreach Regional local government area.
| Locality | Ilfracombe |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Longreach Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -23.6039 |
| Longitude | 144.5871 |
| Population | 363 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 6581.9 km² |
| Elevation | 207 m |
| Postcode | 4727 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 949 km west-northwest |
Ilfracombe is a locality in the Longreach Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 363. The locality covers an area of 6581.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 207 m above sea level. It lies approximately 949 km west-northwest of Brisbane. Ilfracombe is located at 23.6039°S, 144.5871°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4727. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Ilfracombe lies under a sky that seems to stretch further than the eye can follow, a vast canvas of cerulean brushed with the occasional wandering cloud. It lies 526.5 km south-south-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 204°T), and is situated 73.9 km west of Barcaldine. The land around Ilfracombe is a study in muted earth tones, a gentle swell of country that rolls towards the horizon, broken by the stoic forms of acacia and eucalyptus trees. Dust, fine as sifted flour, coats everything, a constant reminder of the arid beauty of the region, and when the sun dips low, it ignites the landscape in shades of ochre and rose, casting long, dancing shadows that seem to whisper tales of the land. The air itself carries a subtle dryness, a scent of sun-baked earth and distant, unseen pastures, broken only by the occasional bleating of sheep or the low rumble of a passing ute.
The history of Ilfracombe is deeply entwined with the pastoral industry, a legacy etched into the very character of the place. For generations, sheep have been the lifeblood of this country, their wool a valuable commodity that has sustained families and shaped the fortunes of the district. The town itself, a cluster of essential services and homes, serves as a vital hub for the surrounding grazing properties, a place where neighbours gather at the local pub, sharing news and the quiet camaraderie forged by shared experiences. While the economy remains largely tethered to the land, the resilience and ingenuity of its people are evident in their ability to adapt and persevere, a testament to the enduring spirit of rural Queensland.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ilfracombe, 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 Ilfracombe, in the Longreach Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Ilfracombe includes the postcode (4727), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Longreach Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote 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 Ilfracombe 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. |