Lakeland, 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 Lakeland, in the Cook Shire local government area.
| Locality | Lakeland |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cook Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -15.89423 |
| Longitude | 144.86715 |
| Population | 373 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 4738.1 km² |
| Elevation | 483 m |
| Postcode | 4871 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1537 km northwest |
Lakeland is a locality in the Cook Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 373. The locality covers an area of 4738.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 483 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1537 km northwest of Brisbane. Lakeland is located at 15.8942°S, 144.8672°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4871. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Lakeland is a place where the land breathes a humid, earthy scent, a constant reminder of the tropics it calls home. It lies 426.8 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 332°T), and is situated 58.2 km south of Cooktown. The terrain here is a symphony of subtle swells, cloaked in a verdant tapestry of vegetation that softens the edges of the horizon. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-heavy cloud cover, possesses a peculiar, diffused quality, casting a luminous glow on the broad leaves of the surrounding flora and lending a gentle sheen to the dusty tracks that crisscross the country. The air itself feels thick, carrying the murmur of unseen insects and the distant, rhythmic calls of unseen birds, a constant hum that underscores the quiet persistence of life.
Historically, Lakeland’s story is interwoven with the enduring spirit of those who sought to make a living from this challenging yet generous land. Early endeavours focused on the bounty of the sea, with a modest fishing industry providing sustenance and a connection to the vast ocean that laps at Queensland's northern shores. Over time, the fertile soil has supported a succession of agricultural pursuits, with cattle grazing on the sweeping pastures forming a significant part of the local economy, their slow movement a familiar sight against the backdrop of rolling hills. The character of Lakeland is one of quiet resilience, a place where the pace of life is dictated more by the seasons and the ebb and flow of the tides than by the hurried demands of the outside world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lakeland, 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 Lakeland, in the Cook Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Lakeland includes the postcode (4871), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Cook Shire), 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 Lakeland 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. |