Silkwood, 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 Silkwood, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Silkwood |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cassowary Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -17.74654 |
| Longitude | 146.02278 |
| Population | 382 |
| Density | 16.8 /km² |
| Area | 22.8 km² |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Postcode | 4856 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1298 km northwest |
Silkwood is a locality in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 382. The locality covers an area of 22.8 km², giving a population density of about 16.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 18 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1298 km northwest of Brisbane. Silkwood is located at 17.7465°S, 146.0228°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4856. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Silkwood breathes the humid, verdant air of tropical Queensland, a place where the land itself seems to exhale a gentle, persistent warmth. It lies 187.8 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 333°T), and is situated 10.9 km west of Kurrimine Beach. The surrounding landscape is a tapestry of emerald green, a dense mosaic of sugarcane fields stretching towards the distant, hazy blue of the rainforest-clad hills. Here, the air hangs heavy with the sweet, earthy scent of ripening cane, occasionally punctuated by the sharp, clean aroma of eucalyptus from the bordering woodlands. Sunlight, filtered through the broad leaves of banana palms and the feathery fronds of coconut trees, paints shifting patterns on the rich, dark soil, a constant reminder of the fertile earth that defines this region. The very feel of the air, thick and soft against the skin, speaks of the relentless, life-giving moisture that nourishes everything it touches.
The history of Silkwood is deeply entwined with the cultivation of sugarcane, a legacy that has shaped its character and economy for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land, established farms that have since grown into the vast, undulating fields that dominate the view. The local economy remains firmly rooted in this agricultural backbone, with the rhythmic hum of machinery during harvest season a familiar sound. Beyond the cane, however, a quiet sense of community persists, a characteristic often found in places where life unfolds at a steady, predictable pace. Travellers passing through Silkwood often remark on the unhurried nature of its streets, a gentle counterpoint to the vibrant, untamed natural world that presses in from all sides.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Silkwood, 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 Silkwood, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Silkwood includes the postcode (4856), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Cassowary Coast 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 Silkwood 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. |