Spurgeon, 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 Spurgeon, in the Douglas Shire local government area.
| Locality | Spurgeon |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Douglas Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -16.20947 |
| Longitude | 145.06267 |
| Area | 98.3 km² |
| Postcode | 4873 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1497 km northwest |
Spurgeon is a locality in the Douglas Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 98.3 km². It lies approximately 1497 km northwest of Brisbane. Spurgeon is located at 16.2095°S, 145.0627°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4873. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Spurgeon lies at the edge of the ancient rainforest, where the dense green canopy begins to thin, giving way to rolling hills that eventually meet the vast, shimmering sea. It lies 386.1 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 333°T), and is situated 43.2 km north-west of Mossman. The air here is thick with the scent of damp earth and the distant salt tang, a perpetual embrace that softens the sharp edges of the day. Sunlight filters through the broad leaves of fig trees, dappling the track that winds its way towards the coast, and the silence is broken only by the calls of unseen birds and the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth. This is a place where the land breathes, a living entity that shapes the lives of those who call it home, its quietude a balm for the hurried soul.
The history of Spurgeon is as deeply rooted as the ancient trees that fringe its western edge, its economy historically tied to the bounty of the surrounding land. For generations, the rich volcanic soil has been coaxed into yielding vibrant crops, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who cleared and cultivated this fertile ground. More recently, tourism has become a vital thread in the fabric of Spurgeon, drawing visitors who seek the raw beauty of its natural landscapes and the tranquil pace of life. The nearby coastline, with its secluded coves and the ceaseless murmur of the waves, offers a timeless appeal, a place where the past and present flow together like the incoming tide.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Spurgeon, 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 Spurgeon, in the Douglas Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Spurgeon includes the postcode (4873), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Douglas Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Spurgeon 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. |