Calcium, 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 Calcium, in the Townsville City local government area.
| Locality | Calcium |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Townsville City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -19.66068 |
| Longitude | 146.78088 |
| Population | 16 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 130.4 km² |
| Elevation | 83 m |
| Postcode | 4816 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1076 km northwest |
Calcium is a locality in the Townsville City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 16. The locality covers an area of 130.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 83 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1076 km northwest of Brisbane. Calcium is located at 19.6607°S, 146.7809°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4816. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Calcium sits at the edge of the coastal plain, where the land begins its gentle, sandy rise towards the undulating hills that guard the hinterland. It lies 40.3 km south of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 170°T), and is situated 44.7 km south of Townsville City. The air here carries a faint, dry scent of eucalypt and sun-baked earth, a subtle perfume that mingles with the distant, salty breath of the sea. Scattered homesteads dot the landscape, their corrugated iron roofs catching the sharp, bright light of the Queensland sun, and the broad skies overhead often bloom with the dramatic colours of a coming storm or the soft, bruised hues of twilight. The terrain itself is a study in subtle contrasts: stretches of dry, resilient scrubland give way to pockets of richer soil, capable of sustaining life against the odds.
The story of Calcium is one of tenacious beginnings, a place where early settlers sought opportunity in the fertile, albeit challenging, terrain. For generations, the local economy has been shaped by the land's bounty, primarily cattle grazing on the expansive properties that surround the small centre, and the cultivation of hardy crops suited to the subtropical climate. The history here is not etched in grand monuments, but in the weathered fences, the quiet routines of the farmers, and the enduring spirit of a community that understands the deep connection between livelihood and the earth. While not a bustling hub, Calcium offers a glimpse into a way of life that prizes resilience, the steady turning of seasons, and the quiet beauty of a landscape that has been shaped by both nature and human endeavour.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Calcium, 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 Calcium, in the Townsville City local government area.
Detailed location data for Calcium includes the postcode (4816), 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 Calcium 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. |