Whitfield, 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 Whitfield, in the Cairns Regional local government area.
| Locality | Whitfield |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cairns Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -16.89601 |
| Longitude | 145.72962 |
| Population | 4,186 |
| Density | 702.3 /km² |
| Area | 6.0 km² |
| Elevation | 48 m |
| Postcode | 4870 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1394 km northwest |
Whitfield is a locality in the Cairns Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,186. The locality covers an area of 6.0 km², giving a population density of about 702.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 48 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1394 km northwest of Brisbane. Whitfield is located at 16.8960°S, 145.7296°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4870. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Whitfield, a place where the Atherton Tablelands begin their gentle descent towards the coast, lies cradled by a landscape of verdant hills and valleys. It lies 286.8 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 336°T), and is situated 13.3 km north of Edmonton. The air here carries a particular sweetness, a humid breath tinged with the scent of damp earth and the distant bloom of tropical flowers, a constant reminder of the rich, volcanic soil that underpins everything. Misty mornings often shroud the surrounding countryside, softening the edges of the undulating terrain and painting the sky in shades of pearl and rose as the sun struggles to break through. The land itself feels alive, a breathing entity of deep greens and earthy browns, crisscrossed by the silver threads of creeks and rivers that snake their way through the fertile country.
Historically, Whitfield’s character has been shaped by the hardy souls who first cleared these lands, their efforts echoing in the well-tended farms and plantations that dot the region. The local economy, deeply rooted in agriculture, thrives on the bounty of the rich earth, with sugar cane, cattle grazing, and a growing number of tropical fruit orchards forming the backbone of its prosperity. The very rhythm of life in Whitfield feels connected to the seasons, to the reliable cycle of rain and sun that nourishes the crops and sustains the livestock. You can sense the quiet pride in the community, a shared understanding of the hard work and dedication that has made this corner of Queensland flourish, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who call Whitfield home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Whitfield, 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 Whitfield, in the Cairns Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Whitfield includes the postcode (4870), 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 Whitfield 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. |