Redlynch, 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 Redlynch, in the Cairns Regional local government area.
| Locality | Redlynch |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cairns Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -16.92188 |
| Longitude | 145.6981 |
| Population | 9,666 |
| Density | 380.7 /km² |
| Area | 25.4 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 4870 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1394 km northwest |
Redlynch is a locality in the Cairns Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 9,666. The locality covers an area of 25.4 km², giving a population density of about 380.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1394 km northwest of Brisbane. Redlynch is located at 16.9219°S, 145.6981°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4870. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Redlynch unfolds as a verdant suburb cradled by the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, where the dense emerald of the rainforest spills down to meet the manicured lawns of residential streets. It lies 285.5 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 335°T), and is situated 11.3 km north-north-west of Edmonton. The air here carries a damp, earthy perfume, a constant reminder of the tropical embrace, and the sky, often a brilliant, unbroken blue, can quickly gather the dramatic, bruised hues of an approaching storm. Sunlight, when it filters through the canopy, paints fleeting patterns on the rich, red soil, a colour that lends its name to this place and hints at the volcanic origins of the surrounding terrain. The landscape is a generous offering of undulating terrain, crisscrossed by a network of waterways that whisper their way towards the coast, their banks a riot of ferns and vibrant heliconia.
The story of Redlynch is deeply intertwined with the agricultural pulse of the Atherton Tablelands, a region historically known for its dairy farms and, more recently, its burgeoning horticultural ventures. Sugar cane once dominated the lower plains, its sweetness a defining characteristic of the local economy, and echoes of that era can still be found in the occasional remnant field or the weathered charm of old farmhouses. Today, Redlynch’s character is a blend of its agricultural roots and its role as a gateway to the natural wonders of the region, drawing visitors keen to explore the nearby waterfalls and the ancient rainforests. The community itself possesses a quiet industriousness, a sense of purpose that belies its tranquil setting, where the everyday rhythm is marked by the distant hum of agricultural machinery and the cheerful chatter of neighbours sharing the warmth of a tropical afternoon.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Redlynch, 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 Redlynch, in the Cairns Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Redlynch includes the postcode (4870), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Cairns Regional), 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 Redlynch 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. |