Moresby, 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 Moresby, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Moresby |
| 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 | -17.63951 |
| Longitude | 146.03295 |
| Population | 136 |
| Density | 10.1 /km² |
| Area | 13.5 km² |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Postcode | 4871 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1307 km northwest |
Moresby is a locality in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 136. The locality covers an area of 13.5 km², giving a population density of about 10.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1307 km northwest of Brisbane. Moresby is located at 17.6395°S, 146.0329°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4871. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Moresby lies under a sky that often holds the bruised colours of an impending tropical storm, a tapestry of grey and deep indigo bleeding into the humid air. It lies 198.1 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 335°T), and is situated 12.0 km south of East Innisfail. The land here is a study in verdant intensity, where the dense green of the rainforest, a breathing entity alive with unseen rustlings and the calls of unseen birds, spills down towards the coast. The air itself feels thick, carrying the scent of damp earth and the distant, briny tang of the sea, a constant reminder of the proximity of the Great Barrier Reef. In the late afternoon, the light softens, turning the broad leaves of the palms into burnished bronze and casting long, languid shadows that stretch across the ochre-red soil.
The economic pulse of Moresby has long been tied to the fertile lands that surround it, a history etched in the sugar cane fields that stretch towards the horizon, their emerald stalks a testament to the region's rich volcanic soil. For generations, this has been a place where the land yields its bounty, supporting a lifestyle that moves with the seasons, from the vibrant growth of the wet to the drier, more settled months. Beyond the agricultural rhythm, the proximity to the coast has fostered a deep connection to the sea, with fishing boats a common sight against the backdrop of the turquoise waters, their nets a promise of sustenance. The character of Moresby is one of quiet resilience, a place where the vastness of the natural world shapes the pace of life, and the echoes of past endeavours mingle with the present hum of a community deeply rooted in its spectacular setting.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Moresby, 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 Moresby, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Moresby includes the postcode (4871), 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 Moresby 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. |