Rocky Point, Douglas Shire, Queensland
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| Locality | Rocky Point |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Douglas Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Latitude | -16.38883 |
| Longitude | 145.4197 |
| Population | 145 |
| Density | 7.2 /km² |
| Area | 20.2 km² |
| Elevation | 52 m |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1460 km northwest |
Rocky Point is a locality in the Douglas Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 145. The locality covers an area of 20.2 km², giving a population density of about 7.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 52 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1460 km northwest of Brisbane. Rocky Point is located at 16.3888°S, 145.4197°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving.
Rocky Point lies at the edge of a wilder country, where the coastal scrub gives way to a more rugged terrain. It lies 351.7 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 335°T), and is situated 13.2 km north-north-west of Port Douglas. The land here is a study in contrasts: ochre-coloured earth, studded with hardy, salt-tolerant grasses and the occasional gnarled pandanus, slopes down towards the restless blue of the Coral Sea. The air carries the persistent, briny tang of the ocean, a constant reminder of the immense waters that lie beyond the protective reef. Even in the midday sun, a certain coolness seems to emanate from the ancient, weathered rock formations that give this place its name, their surfaces smoothed by millennia of wind and water, bearing the silent testimony of countless tides.
The history of Rocky Point is entwined with the ebb and flow of the sea and the land’s more recent exploitation. Once a quiet anchorage for vessels seeking shelter, its character was shaped by the hardy souls who saw potential in its isolation, often drawn by the promise of its rich marine life. Today, the local economy still draws a quiet sustenance from the surrounding waters, with small fishing fleets operating out of its modest harbour, their colourful hulls bobbing in the gentle swell. Beyond the immediate coastline, the hinterland offers a glimpse into the region’s agricultural past, though tourism has become a more prominent thread, drawing travellers who seek the raw beauty and the unpretentious charm of Rocky Point, a place where the wildness of nature still holds a significant sway.
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Detailed location data for Rocky Point 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 Rocky Point 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. |