Newell, 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 Newell, in the Douglas Shire local government area.
| Locality | Newell |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Douglas Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Latitude | -16.42615 |
| Longitude | 145.41264 |
| Population | 400 |
| Density | 26.6 /km² |
| Area | 15.0 km² |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1456 km northwest |
Newell is a locality in the Douglas Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 400. The locality covers an area of 15.0 km², giving a population density of about 26.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1456 km northwest of Brisbane. Newell is located at 16.4261°S, 145.4126°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving.
Newell breathes the humid air of the tropics, its landscape a verdant embrace where the rich alluvial soils of the coastal plain meet the rising foothills of the hinterland. It lies 348.3 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 335°T), and is situated 9.9 km north-west of Port Douglas. The dominant colour is green, a thousand shades of it, from the deep, almost black foliage of the rainforest canopy that fringes the higher ground to the bright, sun-bleached emerald of sugarcane fields stretching towards the horizon. Creeks and drainage channels, silver threads in the green expanse, crisscross the land, their banks often fringed with rustling pandanus palms and the occasional splash of vibrant hibiscus. The air itself feels thick, carrying the sweet, heavy scent of ripening fruit and the distant, salty tang of the Coral Sea, a constant reminder of the proximity to the coast. Even the light here seems to possess a unique quality, softening as dusk approaches, casting long, hazy shadows that blur the edges of the world.
Newell's story is deeply entwined with the fertile land and the bounty it yields, its economy historically anchored in the cultivation of sugarcane, a crop that has shaped its identity and its people for generations. The rhythmic chug of cane trains during harvest season is a familiar sound, a testament to the enduring legacy of this industry. Beyond the fields, the proximity to the Great Barrier Reef hints at a burgeoning tourism sector, drawing travellers seeking adventure and the unparalleled beauty of the marine environment. Older residents might speak of a time when cattle grazing was more prevalent, the vast paddocks a patchwork of ochre and gold during the dry season, a stark contrast to the lushness of today. This blend of agricultural tradition and the allure of the tropical coast gives Newell a distinctive character, a place where the past is always present, whispering through the rustling leaves and the gentle hum of everyday life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Newell, 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 Newell, in the Douglas Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Newell includes the postcode, telephone area code (07), and local government area (Douglas Shire). 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 Newell 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. |