Arcturus, 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 Arcturus, in the Central Highlands Regional local government area.
| Locality | Arcturus |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Central Highlands Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -23.97533 |
| Longitude | 148.32683 |
| Population | 76 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 1206.0 km² |
| Elevation | 182 m |
| Postcode | 4722 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 610 km northwest |
Arcturus is a locality in the Central Highlands Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 76. The locality covers an area of 1206.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 182 m above sea level. It lies approximately 610 km northwest of Brisbane. Arcturus is located at 23.9753°S, 148.3268°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4722. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Arcturus rests under a sky that stretches, a vast, unbroken canvas of cerulean blue, often tinged with the soft blush of dawn or the fiery hues of sunset. It lies 232.0 km west-south-west of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 253°T), and is situated 28.2 km east-north-east of Springsure. The land here rolls with a gentle, persistent grace, a mosaic of ochre earth and scrubby, resilient vegetation that seems to absorb the sun's potent rays. Scattered stands of ghost gums, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, stand sentinel against the horizon, their branches reaching with a sparse, elegant calligraphy. The air itself carries a dry, mineral scent, a whisper of the ancient geological forces that shaped this terrain, and in the quiet moments, one can almost hear the land breathing, a slow, steady exhalation of heat and dust.
The economic pulse of Arcturus has long been tied to the earth's bounty, a history etched into the very character of the place. Cattle grazing, a tradition as old as the first settlers, continues to define the surrounding paddocks, where the lowing of stock can be heard on the wind. Further afield, the mineral wealth beneath the surface has drawn prospectors and miners for generations, leaving behind a legacy of enterprise and resilience that colours the local spirit. This enduring connection to the land, whether it be for sustenance or extraction, imbues Arcturus with a groundedness, a sense of purpose that resonates in the unhurried rhythm of daily life, where a shared understanding of the environment binds its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Arcturus, 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 Arcturus, in the Central Highlands Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Arcturus includes the postcode (4722), 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 Arcturus 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. |