Smithfield, 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 Smithfield, in the Cairns Regional local government area.
| Locality | Smithfield |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cairns Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -16.82337 |
| Longitude | 145.69306 |
| Area | 13.1 km² |
| Postcode | 4878 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1403 km northwest |
Smithfield is a locality in the Cairns Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 13.1 km². It lies approximately 1403 km northwest of Brisbane. Smithfield is located at 16.8234°S, 145.6931°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4878. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Smithfield rests on the edge of a vibrant green, a place where the tropics begin to loosen their grip. It lies 295.7 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 336°T), and is situated 11.0 km north of Redlynch. The land here is a study in fertile plains, sloping gently towards the distant, hazy blue of the Coral Sea. Towering eucalyptus trees, their bark a mosaic of pale greys and browns, punctuate the landscape, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper even in the humid air. Creeks, often a mere trickle in the dry season but swelling to determined waterways after the rains, carve shallow paths through the rich, red soil. The character of Smithfield is one of quiet industriousness, a place where the sun dictates the pace of life and the air carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening sugarcane.
The story of Smithfield is deeply entwilled with the agricultural bounty of the surrounding region. For generations, sugarcane has been the lifeblood of this locality, its tall stalks a constant feature of the horizon, feeding the mills that hum with activity for part of the year. This sugar cane cultivation brought with it a diverse population, drawn by the promise of work, and their descendants have woven a rich cultural fabric into the community. While the sugar industry remains significant, Smithfield has also seen a growing diversification, with local businesses catering to the neighbouring city's expansion and a burgeoning tourism sector, drawn by the gateway it provides to the wonders of the rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. The local market, bustling on a Saturday morning, is a testament to this blend of tradition and progress, a place where farmers sell their produce alongside artisans showcasing their crafts, all under the generous Queensland sun.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Smithfield, 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 Smithfield, in the Cairns Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Smithfield includes the postcode (4878), 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 Smithfield 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. |