Julatten, 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 Julatten, in the Mareeba Shire local government area.
| Locality | Julatten |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Mareeba Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -16.57726 |
| Longitude | 145.35884 |
| Population | 1,095 |
| Density | 7.1 /km² |
| Area | 154.1 km² |
| Elevation | 405 m |
| Postcode | 4871 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1445 km northwest |
Julatten is a locality in the Mareeba Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,095. The locality covers an area of 154.1 km², giving a population density of about 7.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 405 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1445 km northwest of Brisbane. Julatten is located at 16.5773°S, 145.3588°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4871. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Julatten rests on the Atherton Tableland, a place where the rainforest begins its gentle surrender to the drier plains of the inland. It lies 335.5 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 334°T), and is situated 14.4 km south-west of Port Douglas. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of rich soil and eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the verdant embrace of the tropics that presses in from all sides. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of emerald green pastures and the darker, deeper hues of the rainforest, define the landscape. Sun-bleached grasses sway in the breeze across the open country, contrasting with the dense, almost impenetrable walls of vegetation that climb the slopes, their canopies a vibrant testament to the abundant rainfall. The light, especially in the late afternoon, has a peculiar softness, a diffused glow that seems to mute the sharp edges of the world, lending a quiet, contemplative mood to the land.
The history of Julatten is tied to the clearing of this fertile land for agriculture, a story told in the neat rows of crops that now punctuate the undulating terrain. For generations, farmers have worked this country, coaxing sustenance from its generous, though sometimes challenging, soil. While grazing cattle remains a significant part of the local economy, the region also sees the cultivation of tropical fruits and vegetables, their vibrant colours a fleeting display against the persistent green. The close proximity to the Great Dividing Range and the gateway to the vast expanse of the Outback imbues Julatten with a unique character, a subtle transition zone where the humid breath of the coast meets the drier, more expansive spirit of the interior. This crossroads, though quiet, hums with the steady, understated purpose of a community deeply connected to the land it inhabits.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Julatten, 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 Julatten, in the Mareeba Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Julatten includes the postcode (4871), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Mareeba Shire), 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 Julatten 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. |