Kowanyama, 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 Kowanyama, in the Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire local government area.
| Locality | Kowanyama |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -15.2772 |
| Longitude | 141.81729 |
| Population | 964 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 2524.9 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 4892 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1782 km northwest |
Kowanyama is a locality in the Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 964. The locality covers an area of 2524.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1782 km northwest of Brisbane. Kowanyama is located at 15.2772°S, 141.8173°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4892. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Kowanyama exists as a vibrant heart on the western edge of Cape York Peninsula, where the vast, flat floodplains meet the dense, emerald embrace of tropical savanna. It lies 686.2 km north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 310°T), and is situated 68.7 km south of Pormpuraaw. The air here, thick with the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus, hangs heavy and warm, a constant reminder of the humid embrace of the tropics. The land itself, a mosaic of paperbark swamps, meandering creeks, and hardy grasslands dotted with scattered ironwood and ti-tree, stretches towards the horizon, often veiled by a hazy, golden light that softens the harshness of the sun. Birdsong, a constant, intricate symphony, fills the spaces between the rustle of leaves and the distant murmur of the community.
The story of Kowanyama is deeply interwoven with the ancient traditions of its Indigenous custodians, a heritage that continues to shape its identity and its economy. For generations, this land has provided sustenance through fishing in the abundant waterways and hunting on the plains, a way of life that persists alongside more modern pursuits. Today, the local economy also finds strength in the community's commitment to sustainable development, with activities like cattle grazing and the careful management of natural resources forming key pillars. The distinctive red earth, rich and fertile, speaks of the land's enduring generosity, supporting the livelihoods of those who call Kowanyama home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kowanyama, 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 Kowanyama, in the Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Kowanyama includes the postcode (4892), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Kowanyama Aboriginal 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 Kowanyama 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. |