Shaw, 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 Shaw, in the Townsville City local government area.
| Locality | Shaw |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Townsville City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -19.27791 |
| Longitude | 146.70316 |
| Population | 525 |
| Density | 68.8 /km² |
| Area | 7.6 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 4818 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1116 km northwest |
Shaw is a locality in the Townsville City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 525. The locality covers an area of 7.6 km², giving a population density of about 68.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1116 km northwest of Brisbane. Shaw is located at 19.2779°S, 146.7032°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4818. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Shaw unfurls its character under a vast, often brilliant Queensland sky. It lies 3.2 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 334°T), and is situated 11.9 km west of Townsville City. The land here, a generous expanse of rich, reddish soil, slopes gently towards the shimmering waters of the Great Barrier Reef, its edge marked by a fringe of mangroves and the distant glint of coral cays. Closer in, the terrain is a mosaic of rolling hills, softened by the dense green of sugarcane fields that stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by the occasional stand of eucalypts that whisper in the warm breeze. The air itself carries a subtle, humid sweetness, a blend of salt spray and the ripe scent of ripening cane, and as dusk descends, the light softens, bathing the landscape in a warm, honeyed glow that seems to linger long after the sun dips below the sea.
The story of Shaw is deeply entwined with the cultivation of sugarcane, a legacy that has shaped its economy and its very spirit for generations. From the early days of small farm holdings, the industry has grown, a powerful engine driving the local prosperity, its rhythm dictated by planting, growth, and the annual harvest. Beyond the verdant fields, the proximity to the reef offers a different kind of wealth, a draw for travellers seeking the vibrant underwater world, though the town itself retains a steadfast focus on its agricultural roots. Shaw’s character is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land’s bounty is honoured, and the days move with a steady, unhurried pace, guided by the sun and the seasons.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Shaw, 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 Shaw, in the Townsville City local government area.
Detailed location data for Shaw includes the postcode (4818), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Townsville City), 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 Shaw 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. |