Kirwan, 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 Kirwan, in the Townsville City local government area.
| Locality | Kirwan |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Townsville City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -19.30375 |
| Longitude | 146.71645 |
| Population | 21,034 |
| Density | 1837.0 /km² |
| Area | 11.4 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 4817 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1113 km northwest |
Kirwan is a locality in the Townsville City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of 21,034. The locality covers an area of 11.4 km², giving a population density of about 1837.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1113 km northwest of Brisbane. Kirwan is located at 19.3038°S, 146.7165°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4817. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Kirwan unfurls across a relatively flat expanse, its character shaped by the broad, open skies of North Queensland. It lies 11.4 km west-south-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 245°T), and is situated 9.4 km north of Kelso. The land here is a study in subtle greens and ochres, with hardy native grasses clinging to the earth, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of scattered gum trees and occasional bursts of vibrant bougainvillea spilling over garden fences. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a palpable warmth, a gentle breath that seems to hold the day's heat, promising a cooler, star-dusted night. Streetlights, when they begin to hum to life, cast long, soft shadows, transforming the familiar suburban landscape into something more introspective, a quiet prelude to the evening.
The story of Kirwan is woven into the broader narrative of Townsville's development, a suburb that grew outward as the city expanded. Its foundations are tied to the agricultural ambitions of the region, with pockets of land once dedicated to sugarcane farming that have since been absorbed by urban growth. Today, Kirwan's economy hums with the steady pulse of retail and services, centred around its bustling shopping districts that draw people from neighbouring areas. It's a place where the practicalities of everyday life are paramount, a working suburb that provides essential amenities and a comfortable base for its residents, a place that feels lived-in and enduring.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kirwan, 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 Kirwan, in the Townsville City local government area.
Detailed location data for Kirwan includes the postcode (4817), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Townsville City), 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 Kirwan 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. |