Kairi, 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 Kairi, in the Tablelands Regional local government area.
| Locality | Kairi |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Tablelands Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -17.21436 |
| Longitude | 145.54148 |
| Population | 447 |
| Density | 12.2 /km² |
| Area | 36.8 km² |
| Elevation | 720 m |
| Postcode | 4872 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1375 km northwest |
Kairi is a locality in the Tablelands Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 447. The locality covers an area of 36.8 km², giving a population density of about 12.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 720 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1375 km northwest of Brisbane. Kairi is located at 17.2144°S, 145.5415°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4872. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Kairi rests on the Atherton Tablelands, a landscape softened by rolling hills that cradle pockets of rich, dark earth. It lies 263.4 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 332°T), and is situated 8.9 km north-east of Atherton. The air here, especially in the early mornings, carries a crisp coolness that hints at the elevation, a welcome departure from the coastal plains below. Broad-leafed trees, their branches often draped with epiphytic ferns, punctuate the fields, and the distant hum of agricultural machinery is a constant, gentle melody. The sky above Kairi is a vast canvas, often painted with dramatic clouds that promise the generous rainfall this region is known for, and the light at dusk can cast a warm, golden hue across the cultivated paddocks.
The story of Kairi is intrinsically linked to the agricultural bounty of the Tablelands, a fertile plateau that has drawn settlers for generations. Dairy farming once dominated, its legacy visible in the scattered farmsteads and the enduring pastures, though horticulture and grazing have since diversified the local economy. The rich volcanic soil, a gift from ancient geological forces, still underpins the prosperity of Kairi, supporting crops that range from sugarcane to avocados. This enduring connection to the land imbues Kairi with a quiet resilience, a character shaped by the seasons and the dedication of its people to coaxing sustenance from the earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kairi, 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 Kairi, in the Tablelands Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Kairi includes the postcode (4872), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Tablelands Regional), 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 Kairi 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. |