Murrigal, 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 Murrigal, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Murrigal |
| 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 | -18.0502 |
| Longitude | 145.89779 |
| Population | 91 |
| Density | 2.2 /km² |
| Area | 40.9 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 4854 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1276 km northwest |
Murrigal is a locality in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 91. The locality covers an area of 40.9 km², giving a population density of about 2.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1276 km northwest of Brisbane. Murrigal is located at 18.0502°S, 145.8978°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4854. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Murrigal rests in the embrace of rolling hills, a landscape painted in the muted greens of sugarcane and the deeper hues of rainforest remnants clinging to the steeper slopes. It lies 163.9 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 328°T), and is situated 12.3 km south-south-west of Tully. The air here carries a perpetual humidity, a gentle, persistent warmth that softens the edges of the day, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, purpling shadows across the fields. To the west, the terrain gradually rises, hinting at the Atherton Tableland's cooler climes, while to the east, the promise of the coast, though unseen, is felt in the subtle shift of the breeze. This is a place where the earth yields generously, a rich, dark loam that speaks of generations of cultivation.
The history of Murrigal is deeply entwined with the fertile lands it occupies, its economy historically anchored by the sweet, sturdy stalk of sugarcane. For decades, the rhythm of life in Murrigal pulsed with the planting, growing, and crushing seasons, a cycle that shaped its identity and brought prosperity to its families. While the sugar industry still forms a vital part of its character, diversification has brought new life, with small-scale farming and an increasing focus on tourism hinting at a future as varied as the landscape itself. Travellers often find themselves drawn to the quiet charm of Murrigal, a place where the past is not forgotten but woven into the present, evident in the weathered facades of older buildings and the enduring spirit of its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Murrigal, 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 Murrigal, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Murrigal includes the postcode (4854), 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 Murrigal 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. |