Mount Fox, 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 Mount Fox, in the Hinchinbrook Shire local government area.
| Locality | Mount Fox |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Hinchinbrook Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -18.81535 |
| Longitude | 145.85111 |
| Population | 94 |
| Density | 0.7 /km² |
| Area | 138.7 km² |
| Elevation | 710 m |
| Postcode | 4850 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1209 km northwest |
Mount Fox is a locality in the Hinchinbrook Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 94. The locality covers an area of 138.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 710 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1209 km northwest of Brisbane. Mount Fox is located at 18.8153°S, 145.8511°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4850. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Mount Fox rises from the Queensland landscape, a solitary sentinel veiled in the emerald blush of tropical rainforest that clings stubbornly to its slopes. It lies 105.9 km west-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 301°T), and is situated 36.5 km west-south-west of Ingham. The air here is thick with the scent of damp earth and the sweet perfume of unseen blossoms, a humid embrace that softens the edges of the world and encourages a slow, deliberate pace. Around its base, the land unfurls in a patchwork of verdant pastures, where cattle graze contentedly under the vast, cerulean sky, their forms softened by the haze of afternoon heat. The very contours of the terrain whisper of ancient geological forces, a testament to the slow, persistent shaping of the land by rain and sun.
The history of Mount Fox is interwoven with the hardy spirit of those who sought to coax a living from its fertile, yet sometimes demanding, soil. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich agricultural land, established cattle stations that have endured through generations, their weathered homesteads standing as quiet witnesses to the passage of time. The local economy still leans heavily on the bounty of the land, with grazing forming the backbone of its prosperity, supplemented by the occasional venture into smaller-scale farming. The nearby Hinchinbrook Channel, a watery artery pulsing with life, offers a different kind of sustenance, its mangrove-lined shores a haven for fishermen and a source of local pride. Travellers seeking respite from the coastal humidity often find a unique tranquility here, a place where the rustle of leaves and the distant lowing of cattle form the dominant soundtrack to everyday life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Fox, 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 Mount Fox, in the Hinchinbrook Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Fox includes the postcode (4850), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Hinchinbrook 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 Mount Fox 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. |