Murray Upper, 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 Murray Upper, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Murray Upper |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cassowary Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -18.12102 |
| Longitude | 145.7914 |
| Population | 296 |
| Density | 1.1 /km² |
| Area | 257.4 km² |
| Elevation | 31 m |
| Postcode | 4854 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1276 km northwest |
Murray Upper is a locality in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 296. The locality covers an area of 257.4 km², giving a population density of about 1.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 31 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1276 km northwest of Brisbane. Murray Upper is located at 18.1210°S, 145.7914°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4854. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Murray Upper lies in a landscape where the coastal plain begins its gentle incline towards the hinterland, a place where the air often carries the humid breath of the tropics and the distant murmur of the sea. It lies 163.7 km north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 323°T), and is situated 24.5 km south-west of Tully. The land here is a rich tapestry of verdant pastures, punctuated by stands of eucalyptus and the darker, more dense foliage of rainforest remnants that cling to the slight rises. The very soil, a dark, fertile loam, seems to absorb the generous rainfall, feeding the abundant growth that characterises this part of Queensland. The sky above can shift from an almost blinding, cerulean brilliance to a bruised, bruised purple as storms gather, casting dramatic shadows across the land. The character of Murray Upper is one of quiet resilience, a place where the natural world dictates the pace of life, and where the close-knit community understands the ebb and flow of the seasons.
The history of Murray Upper is tied to the fertile lands that surround it, particularly its legacy as a vital agricultural centre. For generations, sugarcane has been king, its tall, green stalks a defining feature of the landscape, swaying in the sea breeze like a restless, verdant ocean. This industry, along with cattle grazing on the surrounding paddocks, has shaped the economic heart of Murray Upper, providing livelihoods and sustaining the local population. While the echoes of its agricultural past are strong, the region also benefits from its proximity to the coast, offering a quieter alternative to the more bustling centres, a place where the traveller can experience the genuine feel of Queensland's tropical north without the overwhelming crowds. The nearby waterways, fringed with mangroves and teeming with life, hint at a deeper connection to the ancient rhythms of the land and sea that have shaped this part of the Cassowary Coast for millennia.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Murray Upper, 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 Murray Upper, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Murray Upper 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 Murray Upper 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. |