Punsand, 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 Punsand, in the Torres Shire local government area.
| Locality | Punsand |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Torres Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Latitude | -10.72232 |
| Longitude | 142.41842 |
| Population | 188 |
| Density | 1.3 /km² |
| Area | 148.9 km² |
| Elevation | 24 m |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 2167 km north-northwest |
Punsand is a locality in the Torres Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 188. The locality covers an area of 148.9 km², giving a population density of about 1.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 24 m above sea level. It lies approximately 2167 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Punsand is located at 10.7223°S, 142.4184°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving.
Punsand unfurls along the northernmost edge of Queensland, a place where the land meets the sea with a quiet, enduring grace. It lies 1059.8 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 334°T), and is situated 14.5 km north of Bamaga. The coastline here is a study in subtle shifts, from the mangrove-lined inlets that breathe with the tide to stretches of golden sand that seem to hold the sun’s warmth long after it has dipped below the horizon. The air, thick with the scent of salt and the distant perfume of tropical blossoms, carries the cries of seabirds and the gentle murmur of the ocean. Scrubby vegetation, hardy and resilient, clings to the sandy soils, testament to the persistent spirit of this northern frontier.
This is a country that remembers generations of traditional custodians and the more recent arrival of settlers who sought a livelihood from its generous, yet demanding, environment. The local economy, historically tied to the bounty of the sea and the sparse grazing lands, now sees a modest ebb and flow of travellers drawn to its remote beauty. Small fishing operations still ply the waters, their colourful boats bobbing in sheltered harbours, while the land itself, sun-drenched and vast, harbours a quiet potential. The very character of Punsand is shaped by the vastness of the sky above and the endless expanse of the ocean before it, fostering a sense of peaceful detachment from the hurried world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Punsand, 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 Punsand, in the Torres Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Punsand includes the postcode, telephone area code (07), and local government area (Torres 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 Punsand 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. |