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| Locality | Petford |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Mareeba Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -17.36595 |
| Longitude | 144.90538 |
| Population | 36 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 688.9 km² |
| Elevation | 492 m |
| Postcode | 4871 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1399 km northwest |
Petford is a locality in the Mareeba Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 36. The locality covers an area of 688.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 492 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1399 km northwest of Brisbane. Petford is located at 17.3660°S, 144.9054°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4871. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Petford rests in a landscape of gentle slopes, where the rich red earth, a colour that deepens with the afternoon sun, yields to the broad, flat expanse of the tablelands. It lies 288.0 km north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 318°T), and is situated 23.8 km south-west of Dimbulah. Here, the sky seems an impossibly vast canvas, often painted with wisps of cloud that drift with a languid grace. The air, especially in the quiet hours before dawn, carries a clean, earthy scent, hinting at the dampness of the soil and the unseen life stirring beneath the surface. Scattered stands of eucalyptus, their bark peeling in papery strips, punctuate the fields, their leaves rustling a dry, constant whisper in the breeze. The character of Petford is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, and life unfolds with a steady, unhurried rhythm.
The economic heart of Petford has long been tied to the soil, with sugarcane fields stretching towards the horizon, their emerald stalks catching the light like thousands of tiny, polished blades. This agricultural heritage is interwoven with a history of pioneering spirit, where generations have worked this land, their labour shaping the very contours of the district. The legacy of this hard work is visible in the sturdy, functional buildings that form the centre of Petford, each one a quiet testament to the enduring connection between the people and their environment. While sugarcane remains a dominant force, the landscape also supports diverse grazing properties, contributing to the broader pastoral character of the region, a tapestry woven from sun, soil, and steady endeavour.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Petford, 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 Petford, in the Mareeba Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Petford includes the postcode (4871), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Mareeba Shire), 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 Petford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |