Jarra Creek, 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 Jarra Creek, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Jarra Creek |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cassowary Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -17.93278 |
| Longitude | 145.86152 |
| Population | 133 |
| Density | 2.1 /km² |
| Area | 63.1 km² |
| Elevation | 28 m |
| Postcode | 4854 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1289 km northwest |
Jarra Creek is a locality in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 133. The locality covers an area of 63.1 km², giving a population density of about 2.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 28 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1289 km northwest of Brisbane. Jarra Creek is located at 17.9328°S, 145.8615°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4854. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Jarra Creek lies cradled by the emerald slopes of the Atherton Tablelands, a place where the air, thick with the scent of damp earth and unseen blossoms, hangs heavy and sweet. It lies 177.1 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 329°T), and is situated 7.2 km west of Tully. The land here is a study in verdant saturation, with slopes that tumble down towards the creek’s winding course, their surfaces a patchwork of cultivated fields and the deep, untamed green of rainforest remnants. Sunlight, when it breaks through the dense canopy, falls in shifting shafts of liquid gold, illuminating the rich, dark soil that promises abundance. The character of Jarra Creek is one of quiet industry, a gentle unfolding rather than a clamorous announcement, where the sounds of nature – the distant call of birds, the rustle of leaves, the murmur of water – form the prevailing soundtrack to daily life.
This locality, though seemingly serene, hums with a history tied to the rich volcanic soils and the tireless efforts of those who have worked them. Sugarcane has long been a dominant presence, its broad green leaves stretching across the landscape, a testament to the enduring agricultural heart of Jarra Creek. The economy here is woven into the very rhythm of the seasons, with the planting, growing, and harvesting cycles dictating the flow of life and livelihood. Beyond the fields, the creek itself, a ribbon of cool, clear water, has been a vital artery, sustaining the land and the people who have called this place home for generations. Evidence of early settlement, though subtle, can be found in the weathered farmhouses and the quiet dignity of the older buildings that dot the landscape, each one a silent witness to the passage of time and the persistent spirit of this Cassowary Coast locale.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Jarra Creek, 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 Jarra Creek, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Jarra Creek includes the postcode (4854), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Cassowary Coast Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of 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 Jarra Creek 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. |