Walkamin, 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 Walkamin, in the Tablelands Regional local government area.
| Locality | Walkamin |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Tablelands Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -17.14112 |
| Longitude | 145.4159 |
| Population | 555 |
| Density | 12.4 /km² |
| Area | 44.7 km² |
| Elevation | 576 m |
| Postcode | 4872 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1389 km northwest |
Walkamin is a locality in the Tablelands Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 555. The locality covers an area of 44.7 km², giving a population density of about 12.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 576 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1389 km northwest of Brisbane. Walkamin is located at 17.1411°S, 145.4159°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4872. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Walkamin sits under a wide, generous sky, where the Atherton Tablelands begin to unfurl their verdant tapestry. It lies 276.9 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 330°T), and is situated 14.3 km south-west of Mareeba. The land here is a gentle swell, not dramatic peaks, but a rolling generosity of soil that catches the sunlight in a thousand shades of green. Misty mornings often cling to the lower ground, a soft breath exhaled from the earth, before the sun burns through, revealing the rich, dark loam that promises abundance. The air, particularly after a rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, a perfume of damp soil and growing things, a subtle sweetness that seems to permeate everything. The character of Walkamin is one of quiet resilience, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of life, and the land itself feels like a constant, dependable presence.
The history of Walkamin is inextricably linked to the agricultural bounty of the Tablelands, a story of pioneering spirit and a deep connection to the soil. This was a land shaped by those who saw its potential for dairy farming and the cultivation of rich crops, and that legacy still echoes today. The local economy thrives on this agricultural foundation, with dairy herds often dotting the paddocks, their white forms stark against the deep green pastures, and fields of maize and sugarcane stretching towards the horizon. While not a place of grand historical monuments, Walkamin’s distinctiveness lies in its unpretentious contribution to the region's food production, a steady hum of activity that underpins the broader economy of the Tablelands. It’s a place where the simple act of growing food is a noble pursuit, and the quality of the produce speaks volumes about the dedication of its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Walkamin, 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 Walkamin, in the Tablelands Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Walkamin includes the postcode (4872), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Tablelands 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 Walkamin 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. |