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| Locality | Mutchilba |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Mareeba Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -17.17157 |
| Longitude | 145.25898 |
| Population | 483 |
| Density | 1.2 /km² |
| Area | 407.1 km² |
| Elevation | 481 m |
| Postcode | 4872 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1395 km northwest |
Mutchilba is a locality in the Mareeba Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 483. The locality covers an area of 407.1 km², giving a population density of about 1.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 481 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1395 km northwest of Brisbane. Mutchilba is located at 17.1716°S, 145.2590°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4872. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mutchilba rests on a broad, sun-drenched plain, the land falling away in gentle undulations towards the distant, hazy peaks of the Atherton Tablelands. It lies 282.7 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 327°T), and is situated 29.8 km west-south-west of Mareeba. Here, the air hums with the low drone of cicadas, a constant soundtrack to the wide skies that stretch, an endless canvas of cerulean, over the scattered homesteads and emerald paddocks. The earth itself, a rich, ruddy loam, crumbles readily beneath the touch, testament to its long and fertile history, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a honeyed quality, bathing the landscape in a warm, forgiving glow. Sparse gum trees, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, stand as sentinels against the horizon, their silhouettes etched sharp and clear against the deepening colours of dusk.
The story of Mutchilba is one of agriculture, of hardy souls who coaxed sustenance from this generous, yet demanding, country. For generations, the fertile soil has yielded a bounty of tropical fruits and vegetables, the vibrant colours of mangoes, papayas, and avocados a testament to the Queensland sun. Local growers, their hands stained with the earth, are the custodians of this legacy, their lives interwoven with the planting, tending, and harvesting seasons that dictate the rhythm of Mutchilba. The economy here is rooted deeply in the soil, a quiet confidence emanating from the farms and packing sheds that dot the countryside, each contributing to the region's reputation for quality produce, a quiet industry that feeds far beyond these familiar horizons.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Mutchilba, Queensland. 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 Mutchilba, in the Mareeba Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Mutchilba includes the postcode (4872), 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 Mutchilba is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 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. |