Mount Molloy, 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 Molloy, in the Mareeba Shire local government area.
| Locality | Mount Molloy |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Mareeba Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -16.70227 |
| Longitude | 145.398 |
| Population | 278 |
| Density | 1.1 /km² |
| Area | 252.8 km² |
| Elevation | 398 m |
| Postcode | 4871 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1431 km northwest |
Mount Molloy is a locality in the Mareeba Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 278. The locality covers an area of 252.8 km², giving a population density of about 1.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 398 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1431 km northwest of Brisbane. Mount Molloy is located at 16.7023°S, 145.3980°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.
Mount Molloy rests where the coastal plains begin their determined climb towards the Atherton Tablelands, a place where the air itself seems to hold a humid promise of life. It lies 321.1 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 334°T), and is situated 14.5 km south-south-east of Julatten. The landscape here is a study in greens and ochres, the rich, red earth a stark contrast to the dense, emerald canopy of the surrounding rainforests and the softer, paler hues of cattle pastures. The very character of Mount Molloy is shaped by this transition; a feeling of being on the cusp of something grander, a gateway to the cooler, elevated country. Sunlight, filtered through broad leaves, paints shifting mosaics on the dusty road, and the distant murmur of unseen creeks offers a constant, subtle soundtrack to the day.
The history of Mount Molloy is inextricably linked to the timber and tin that once drew prospectors and cutters to this fertile, yet challenging, terrain. For generations, the economy here has ebbed and flowed with the fortunes of the land, from the logging operations that cleared pathways through the dense scrub to the more recent embrace of agriculture and tourism. The rich volcanic soil, a legacy of ancient geological forces, now supports a vibrant array of tropical fruits and vegetables, with roadside stalls offering a colourful bounty that speaks of the region's productivity. Travellers passing through Mount Molloy often pause, drawn by the promise of a cool drink or a hearty meal, a brief respite before continuing their journey into the highlands, carrying with them a fleeting impression of this verdant, hardworking corner of Queensland.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Molloy, 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 Molloy, in the Mareeba Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Molloy includes the postcode (4871), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Mareeba Shire), 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 Mount Molloy 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. |