Yorkeys Knob, 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 Yorkeys Knob, in the Cairns Regional local government area.
| Locality | Yorkeys Knob |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cairns Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -16.82312 |
| Longitude | 145.71964 |
| Population | 2,879 |
| Density | 207.4 /km² |
| Area | 13.9 km² |
| Elevation | 38 m |
| Postcode | 4878 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1402 km northwest |
Yorkeys Knob is a locality in the Cairns Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,879. The locality covers an area of 13.9 km², giving a population density of about 207.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 38 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1402 km northwest of Brisbane. Yorkeys Knob is located at 16.8231°S, 145.7196°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4878. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Yorkeys Knob rises from the Queensland coastline, a verdant headland that spills down to a scattering of golden beaches. It lies 294.6 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 337°T), and is situated 11.2 km north-north-east of Redlynch. The air here carries the humid tang of the tropics, thick with the scent of frangipani and the distant salt spray from the Coral Sea. Its slopes are a riot of emerald green, where dense rainforest meets the neat geometry of manicured lawns and weathered fibro homes. The dominant character of Yorkeys Knob is one of relaxed coastal living, where the rhythm of the day is dictated by the ebb and flow of the tide and the languid heat of the afternoon sun. Palm trees, their fronds like silken fans, sway gently in the sea breeze, casting shifting patterns of light and shadow on the sandy tracks that wind through the neighbourhood.
The story of Yorkeys Knob is entwined with the Indigenous custodians of this land, whose connection to the coast predates recorded history. Later, European settlers arrived, drawn by the promise of fertile land and the burgeoning industries of the far north. The local economy, once reliant on agriculture and fishing, has increasingly embraced tourism, with Yorkeys Knob serving as a popular gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the hinterland's natural wonders. The iconic Knob itself, a prominent rocky outcrop, stands as a silent sentinel, its weathered face bearing the marks of countless seasons. The gentle lapping of waves against the shore and the distant cries of seabirds form a constant, soothing soundtrack to life in Yorkeys Knob, a place where the vibrant pulse of the tropics beats with a quiet, enduring charm.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Yorkeys Knob, 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 Yorkeys Knob, in the Cairns Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Yorkeys Knob includes the postcode (4878), 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 Yorkeys Knob 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. |