Maadi, 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 Maadi, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Maadi |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cassowary Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -17.83169 |
| Longitude | 145.99062 |
| Population | 45 |
| Density | 11.9 /km² |
| Area | 3.8 km² |
| Elevation | 33 m |
| Postcode | 4855 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1291 km northwest |
Maadi is a locality in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 45. The locality covers an area of 3.8 km², giving a population density of about 11.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 33 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1291 km northwest of Brisbane. Maadi is located at 17.8317°S, 145.9906°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4855. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Maadi rests on the coast, a place where the air carries the scent of salt and the distant hum of the sea. It lies 180.7 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 335°T), and is situated 14.0 km north-north-east of Tully. The land here, a mosaic of green and ochre, slopes gently towards the water, its contours softened by a generous sun. Scattered residential pockets, interspersed with patches of verdant scrub and cultivated fields, speak of a life lived in close communion with the natural world. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a particular golden quality, casting long shadows and imbuing the landscape with a quiet, profound beauty. Even the wind, as it rustles through the leaves of the hardy coastal trees, seems to whisper tales of the ocean’s enduring presence.
The history of Maadi is inextricably linked to its fertile surrounds and the bounty of the neighbouring waters. Once a vital hub for agricultural produce, particularly sugarcane, its economy has seen a natural evolution, embracing tourism and the gentle pace of coastal living. Old farmhouses, weathered by decades of sun and rain, stand as silent witnesses to a past rooted in hard work and the land’s generous yield. The waterways, winding through the hinterland before meeting the sea, have always been arteries of transport and sustenance, their banks echoing with the labours of generations. Today, the distinctive character of Maadi is defined by this blend of agricultural heritage and the relaxed allure of its seaside location, a place where the rhythm of the tides seems to set the tempo for daily life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Maadi, 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 Maadi, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Maadi includes the postcode (4855), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Cassowary Coast 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 Maadi 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. |