Malanda, 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 Malanda, in the Tablelands Regional local government area.
| Locality | Malanda |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Tablelands Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -17.37334 |
| Longitude | 145.5916 |
| Population | 2,004 |
| Density | 44.8 /km² |
| Area | 44.7 km² |
| Elevation | 740 m |
| Postcode | 4885 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1357 km northwest |
Malanda is a locality in the Tablelands Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,004. The locality covers an area of 44.7 km², giving a population density of about 44.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 740 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1357 km northwest of Brisbane. Malanda is located at 17.3733°S, 145.5916°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4885. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Malanda rests upon the Atherton Tablelands, a broad expanse of fertile land that rises gently from the coastal plains, its character shaped by ancient volcanic activity. It lies 245.3 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 331°T), and is situated 11.4 km south of Yungaburra. The air here carries a perpetual freshness, a cool balm after the humid embrace of the coast, and the skies often hold a soft, diffused light, particularly in the late afternoon when the green of the pastures deepens and the shadows lengthen across the rolling hills. Fields of maize and sugarcane, interspersed with the darker, more structured lines of dairy farms, stretch towards horizons softened by a haze of distant rainforest. The surrounding landscape is a tapestry of verdant hues, a testament to the rich volcanic soil that sustains its agricultural bounty.
The history of Malanda is deeply entwined with the dairy industry, a legacy that continues to define its economic pulse and the unhurried rhythm of its daily life. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich farmland, carved out livelihoods from the dense rainforest, establishing a tradition of pastoralism that has endured for generations. The Malanda Showgrounds, a hub of community activity, still echoes with the cheers and lowing of livestock from past agricultural fairs, a reminder of the town’s foundational connection to the land. Today, Malanda remains a vital centre for dairy farming and beef grazing, its economy buoyed by the consistent demand for its produce. Visitors are drawn to the area not only for its natural beauty but also for the chance to experience this enduring connection to the land, a quiet strength that permeates the very character of Malanda.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Malanda, 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 Malanda, in the Tablelands Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Malanda includes the postcode (4885), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Tablelands 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 Malanda 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. |