Munro Plains, 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 Munro Plains, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Munro Plains |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cassowary Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -17.96446 |
| Longitude | 145.77152 |
| Population | 78 |
| Density | 0.8 /km² |
| Area | 101.3 km² |
| Elevation | 19 m |
| Postcode | 4854 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1292 km northwest |
Munro Plains is a locality in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 78. The locality covers an area of 101.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 19 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1292 km northwest of Brisbane. Munro Plains is located at 17.9645°S, 145.7715°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4854. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Munro Plains unfurls under the vast Queensland sky, a patchwork of emerald and ochre where the land breathes a quiet, enduring strength. It lies 179.1 km north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 326°T), and is situated 16.8 km west of Tully. The soil, a deep, fertile red, yields generously to the sun and the infrequent, but powerful, rains, its contours softened by decades of cultivation and grazing. Here, the air hums with the industry of insects and the distant drone of machinery, a subtle soundtrack to the languid pace of life. Occasional stands of eucalyptus, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, punctuate the horizon, their silver-green leaves rustling secrets on the breeze. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, paints the landscape in hues of honey and rose, lending a timeless quality to the fields and the scattered farmhouses.
Historically, Munro Plains has been shaped by the relentless pursuit of agriculture, its fortunes tied to the sugar cane and cattle industries that have long defined the region. Generations have toiled on this land, their efforts etched into the very character of the place, a quiet testament to their resilience. The local economy, though reliant on these traditional pillars, also hints at diversification, with smaller ventures finding their footing amidst the expansive paddies. A strong sense of community prevails, fostered by the shared experience of living in this sun-drenched corner of the tropics, where neighbours are known and the rhythm of the seasons dictates the flow of days.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Munro Plains, 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 Munro Plains, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Munro Plains includes the postcode (4854), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Cassowary Coast Regional), 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 Munro Plains 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. |