Point Arkwright, 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 Point Arkwright, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Point Arkwright |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Sunshine Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -26.54665 |
| Longitude | 153.09824 |
| Population | 297 |
| Density | 802.7 /km² |
| Area | 0.4 km² |
| Elevation | 23 m |
| Postcode | 4573 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 103 km north |
Point Arkwright is a locality in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 297. The locality covers an area of 0.4 km², giving a population density of about 802.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 23 m above sea level. It lies approximately 103 km north of Brisbane. Point Arkwright is located at 26.5466°S, 153.0982°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4573.
Point Arkwright commands a ruggedly beautiful stretch of coastline, where the land plunges towards the sea in a series of dramatic headlands and sheltered coves. It lies 16.0 km north of Buderim, QLD (from Buderim, QLD: bearing 11°T), and is situated 12.2 km north of Maroochydore. The air here carries the sharp, clean tang of salt spray, a constant reminder of the Pacific's restless energy, and the afternoon sun often casts a warm, honeyed glow over the dense green scrub that clings tenaciously to the slopes. Beneath the sky, which can shift from the brilliant azure of a clear day to the bruised purples of an approaching storm, the landscape is a testament to the persistent sculpting of wind and water, with weathered rock formations standing sentinel against the ceaseless push of the waves. The soundscape is dominated by the rhythmic roar of surf breaking on the shore and the occasional cry of a seabird wheeling overhead, a wild symphony that underscores the untamed character of this place.
The history of Point Arkwright is intrinsically linked to the sea and the land's bounty, though its modern identity is largely shaped by tourism and the laid-back lifestyle it fosters. For generations, this coastline offered sustenance and shelter, with evidence of past human presence hinting at a deeper connection to the natural world. Today, the local economy thrives on drawing visitors to its pristine beaches and natural attractions, a gentle shift from earlier times when the land might have supported more traditional forms of agriculture or fishing. The winding roads that lead to Point Arkwright reveal a scattering of homes and small businesses, each seemingly designed to harmonise with the environment, and the overall feeling is one of quiet perseverance, a place content to let the ocean dictate its pace.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Point Arkwright, 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 Point Arkwright, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Point Arkwright includes the postcode (4573), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Sunshine Coast Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Point Arkwright 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. |