Kennedy, 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 Kennedy, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Kennedy |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cassowary Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -18.19 |
| Longitude | 145.96543 |
| Population | 166 |
| Density | 1.7 /km² |
| Area | 99.5 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 4816 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1260 km northwest |
Kennedy is a locality in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 166. The locality covers an area of 99.5 km², giving a population density of about 1.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1260 km northwest of Brisbane. Kennedy is located at 18.1900°S, 145.9654°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4816. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Kennedy rests where the coastal plains begin to hum with the green intensity of the tropics. It lies 146.9 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 327°T), and is situated 10.5 km north-north-west of Cardwell. The land here, a fertile embrace of rich, dark soil, slopes gently towards the distant shimmer of the Coral Sea, its presence a constant, subtle hum in the air. Towering, broad-leafed trees, their branches heavy with the promise of rain, stand sentinel, creating a dappled canopy that softens the fierce Queensland sun. The air itself carries a sweet, humid perfume, a blend of damp earth and the unseen blossoms of the surrounding vegetation, a scent that clings to your skin long after you leave. The character of Kennedy is one of quiet persistence, a place where life unfolds at its own unhurried pace, dictated by the sun and the seasons.
The story of Kennedy is inextricably tied to the rich agricultural bounty of the surrounding region, a legacy etched into the very fields that stretch towards the horizon. For generations, this land has yielded its generous harvest, supporting a local economy built on the back of sugarcane and cattle grazing. The faint, sweet scent of crushed cane sometimes drifts on the breeze, a reminder of the industry that has shaped the fortunes and the future of Kennedy. While the bustling centres of the coast are a comfortable distance away, the spirit of enterprise and the deep connection to the land remain Kennedy's defining features, a quiet testament to the enduring strength of its people and their place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kennedy, 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 Kennedy, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Kennedy includes the postcode (4816), 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 Kennedy 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. |