Manunda, 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 Manunda, in the Cairns Regional local government area.
| Locality | Manunda |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cairns Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -16.91781 |
| Longitude | 145.74904 |
| Population | 5,638 |
| Density | 1329.7 /km² |
| Area | 4.2 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 4870 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1391 km northwest |
Manunda is a locality in the Cairns Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,638. The locality covers an area of 4.2 km², giving a population density of about 1329.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1391 km northwest of Brisbane. Manunda is located at 16.9178°S, 145.7490°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4870. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Manunda unfurls itself onto a broad, fertile plain, a verdant expanse where the humid breath of the tropics meets the fertile embrace of the land. It lies 283.7 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 336°T), and is situated 10.9 km north of Edmonton. The sky here often hangs a vast, luminous dome, tinged with the soft blues and pearly greys that presage the afternoon downpour, a common spectacle that washes the world clean and leaves a lingering scent of damp earth and blooming frangipani. Foliage, lush and impossibly green, crowds the edges of residential streets, spilling over fences and softening the geometric lines of suburban homes, while taller palms sway with a languid grace, their fronds whispering secrets to the warm, persistent breeze. The air itself carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of flowering hibiscus and the fainter, salt-laced promise of the coast, a constant reminder of the proximity to the shimmering Coral Sea.
This is a place shaped by the practicalities of a burgeoning region, its character etched by the ebb and flow of agriculture and the steady hum of a growing population. For decades, the rich soil surrounding Manunda has been the bedrock of its prosperity, yielding crops that feed the nation and sustain local livelihoods, a legacy of hard work and a deep understanding of the land's bounty. The legacy of the early settlers, who saw the potential in this fertile ground, is evident in the well-maintained infrastructure and the enduring sense of community that permeates the neighbourhood. While modern industries have taken root, the rhythm of life in Manunda still echoes the seasons, a gentle cadence marked by the vibrant colours of the fruit stalls and the quiet satisfaction of a day's honest labour.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Manunda, 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 Manunda, in the Cairns Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Manunda includes the postcode (4870), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Cairns 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 Manunda 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. |