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| Locality | West Point |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Townsville City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -19.13608 |
| Longitude | 146.8194 |
| Population | 32 |
| Density | 1.3 /km² |
| Area | 24.8 km² |
| Elevation | 389 m |
| Postcode | 4819 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1122 km northwest |
West Point is a locality in the Townsville City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 32. The locality covers an area of 24.8 km², giving a population density of about 1.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 389 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1122 km northwest of Brisbane. West Point is located at 19.1361°S, 146.8194°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4819. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
West Point rests on a broad sweep of coastal plains, where the land gently inclines towards the shimmering expanse of the Coral Sea. It lies 13.7 km north of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 2°T), and is situated 12.5 km north of North Ward. The air here carries the scent of salt and dry earth, a constant reminder of the proximity to the ocean and the sun-drenched hinterland. Low, scrubby vegetation, resilient against the coastal winds, dots the landscape, interspersed with hardy grasses that rustle with a dry whisper. In the distance, the hazy outline of low hills, the worn shoulders of ancient mountains, provides a muted backdrop to the immediate, sun-bleached plains. The light here, especially as the day begins to wane, possesses a peculiar golden quality, casting long shadows that stretch and distort the familiar contours of the land.
The history of West Point is inextricably linked to the fertile coastal strip and the promise it held for agriculture. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soils and access to the sea, established a foothold here, their efforts shaping the character of the locality. The economy, while diversified, still retains echoes of its pastoral roots, with cattle grazing on properties that stretch towards the horizon. More recently, the town has seen a growth in tourism, drawn by the rugged beauty of the coast and the promise of a slower pace of life. Small businesses, catering to both locals and travellers, line the main street, their awnings a splash of colour against the bleached timber buildings. The rhythm of West Point is one of quiet persistence, a steady hum of activity that is in tune with the ebb and flow of the tides and the cycle of the seasons.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of West Point, Queensland. 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 West Point, in the Townsville City local government area.
Detailed location data for West Point includes the postcode (4819), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Townsville City), 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 West Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |