Alsace, 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 Alsace, in the Central Highlands Regional local government area.
| Locality | Alsace |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Central Highlands Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -23.28742 |
| Longitude | 149.29114 |
| Population | 4 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 352.8 km² |
| Elevation | 128 m |
| Postcode | 4702 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 597 km northwest |
Alsace is a locality in the Central Highlands Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 4. The locality covers an area of 352.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 128 m above sea level. It lies approximately 597 km northwest of Brisbane. Alsace is located at 23.2874°S, 149.2911°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4702. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Alsace rests in a landscape of undulating plains, where the earth, a rich ochre under the vast Queensland sky, rolls towards horizons punctuated by distant, hazy mountain ranges. It lies 124.9 km west of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 274°T), and is situated 35.1 km north-east of Bluff. The air here carries a dry, sun-warmed scent of eucalyptus and fine dust, a constant reminder of the sprawling pastoral country that defines its character. Sparse stands of ironbark and brigalow dot the paddocks, their dark green a stark contrast to the pale, sun-bleached grasses that whisper in the infrequent breeze. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a remarkable clarity, casting long, sharp shadows that deepen the contours of the land and lend a quiet, almost introspective beauty to the scene.
The history of Alsace is deeply entwined with the pastoral industry, its origins as a sheep grazing district shaping its early development and continuing to influence its local economy today. While the wool cheque might not hold the same sway as it once did, sheep still traverse the fenced divisions of the properties that stretch outwards from the small centre. The area’s development was also influenced by the necessity of connecting these remote holdings, leading to the establishment of the local road networks that now serve the travellers passing through. The pace of life in Alsace is dictated by the seasons and the land, a steady, unhurried rhythm that has persisted through generations, fostering a strong sense of community among its inhabitants.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Alsace, 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 Alsace, in the Central Highlands Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Alsace includes the postcode (4702), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Central Highlands Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Alsace 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. |