Charlton, 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 Charlton, in the Toowoomba Regional local government area.
| Locality | Charlton |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Toowoomba Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -27.51708 |
| Longitude | 151.8454 |
| Population | 122 |
| Density | 9.1 /km² |
| Area | 13.5 km² |
| Elevation | 510 m |
| Postcode | 4350 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 116 km west |
Charlton is a locality in the Toowoomba Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 122. The locality covers an area of 13.5 km², giving a population density of about 9.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 510 m above sea level. It lies approximately 116 km west of Brisbane. Charlton is located at 27.5171°S, 151.8454°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4350. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Charlton rests in a landscape painted with broad strokes of ochre and deep green, where rolling country gently slopes towards the horizon. It lies 11.4 km west-north-west of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 294°T), and is situated 9.4 km west-north-west of Newtown. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, hinting at the vastness of the Darling Downs plains, with scattered stands of gum trees offering dappled shade and a haven for birdlife. Fences, taut and purposeful, march across the paddocks, defining the boundaries of cultivation and pasture, and the sky above is an immense, ever-changing canvas of blue, often streaked with wisps of cloud that drift on a silent wind. The light at midday can be sharp, bleaching the colours of the land, but as the afternoon wears on, a softer, golden hue begins to infuse the scene, casting long shadows that stretch and deepen across the terrain.
The story of Charlton is tied to the rich agricultural heritage of Queensland, its economy deeply rooted in the fertile soils that yield bountiful harvests of grain and support thriving pastoral enterprises. For generations, the land has been coaxed and cultivated, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have worked it. The railway, a vital artery in days gone by, still whispers of journeys and commerce, its presence a reminder of the town's foundational role as a hub for the surrounding farming districts. While the rhythm of Charlton is largely dictated by the seasons and the demands of the land, there's a quiet resilience here, a sense of community forged through shared experience and a deep connection to this particular corner of Australia.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Charlton, 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 Charlton, in the Toowoomba Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Charlton includes the postcode (4350), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Toowoomba Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Charlton 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. |