Warrubullen, 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 Warrubullen, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Warrubullen |
| 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 | -17.67872 |
| Longitude | 146.01921 |
| Population | 52 |
| Density | 3.2 /km² |
| Area | 16.2 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 4871 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1304 km northwest |
Warrubullen is a locality in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 52. The locality covers an area of 16.2 km², giving a population density of about 3.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1304 km northwest of Brisbane. Warrubullen is located at 17.6787°S, 146.0192°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4871. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Warrubullen breathes the humid air of Queensland's tropical north, a place where verdant rainforest spills down towards the sapphire embrace of the Coral Sea. It lies 194.8 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 334°T), and is situated 13.9 km north-west of Kurrimine Beach. The land here is a rich tapestry of deep greens, from the dense, almost impenetrable jungle clinging to the coastal ranges to the cultivated emerald of sugarcane fields that stretch towards the horizon. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, has a peculiar quality, a softened intensity that makes the wet leaves gleam and the air itself feel thick with moisture. The scent of salt and blooming frangipani is a constant companion, carried on breezes that rustle through broad palm fronds, a gentle whisper of the tropics.
The story of Warrubullen is deeply entwined with the sugar cane industry, a legacy evident in the vast fields that dominate the surrounding landscape and the rhythmic hum of machinery that often punctuates the otherwise quiet days. For generations, this crop has been the lifeblood of the region, shaping its economy and the very character of its inhabitants. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile volcanic soils and the promise of prosperity, cleared the dense scrub to establish these plantations, and their descendants continue to work the land. Beyond the cane, fishing boats bob in the small harbour, their nets hinting at the bounty of the nearby marine parks, a reminder of the ocean's enduring influence on Warrubullen's sustenance and identity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Warrubullen, 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 Warrubullen, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Warrubullen includes the postcode (4871), 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 Warrubullen 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. |