Julia 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 Julia Creek, in the Mckinlay Shire local government area.
| Locality | Julia Creek |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Mckinlay Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -20.63998 |
| Longitude | 141.70967 |
| Population | 667 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 6186.2 km² |
| Elevation | 126 m |
| Postcode | 4823 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1376 km west-northwest |
Julia Creek is a locality in the Mckinlay Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 667. The locality covers an area of 6186.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 126 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1376 km west-northwest of Brisbane. Julia Creek is located at 20.6400°S, 141.7097°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4823. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Julia Creek lies cradled by a vast, pale sky, where the land stretches out in ochre and rust, a canvas of sparse, hardy grasses and the occasional hardy mulga tree. It lies 543.9 km west-south-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 253°T), and is situated 101.5 km north-north-east of Mckinlay. The air here carries a dry heat, a persistent whisper of the outback that clings to the skin and tints the horizon with a hazy, golden shimmer as the day wears on. The landscape is an exercise in elemental beauty, a place where the sheer scale of the country demands a quiet contemplation, and the distant rumble of a cattle train is often the only punctuation to the profound silence.
The story of Julia Creek is etched into the very bones of the earth, a testament to the resilience of those who have carved a life from this unforgiving yet generous land. Established as a vital stop on the Great Northern Railway, its existence was intrinsically linked to the pastoral industry, a lifeline for the sprawling sheep and cattle stations that dot the surrounding Mitchell grass plains. Today, grazing remains the lifeblood of Julia Creek, the wool sheds and yards echoing with the history of generations of graziers who have patiently worked this country. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the McKinlay Shire's unique attractions, such as the locally famous "Corfield and Fitzmaurice" general store, a living museum of pioneering spirit, and the nightly feeding of the resident wallabies, a simple yet captivating ritual that speaks to the unpretentious charm of Julia Creek.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Julia 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 Julia Creek, in the Mckinlay Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Julia Creek includes the postcode (4823), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Mckinlay Shire), 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 Julia 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. |