Colevale, 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 Colevale, in the Burdekin Shire local government area.
| Locality | Colevale |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Burdekin Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -19.4568 |
| Longitude | 147.33758 |
| Population | 21 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 97.7 km² |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Postcode | 4808 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1063 km northwest |
Colevale is a locality in the Burdekin Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 21. The locality covers an area of 97.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1063 km northwest of Brisbane. Colevale is located at 19.4568°S, 147.3376°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4808. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Colevale lies under a sky that is often a startling, unbroken blue, a vast canvas stretched taut over a landscape of dusty ochre earth and resilient, scrubby vegetation. It lies 59.0 km east-south-east of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 112°T), and is situated 13.7 km north-north-west of Ayr. The air here carries the dry, warm breath of the Burdekin region, a gentle hum of insect life a constant companion to the rustle of tough grasses and the occasional, sharp crack of a branch underfoot. Broad, shallow creeks, more like sandy veins than flowing rivers for much of the year, snake across the terrain, their banks fringed with hardy acacia and eucalyptus trees, their leaves a faded green against the sun-bleached earth. It is a place where the horizon feels endlessly wide, a quiet invitation to gaze into the distance, where the land seems to hold its breath, waiting for the brief, life-giving downpour that will paint it a temporary, vivid green.
The history of Colevale is deeply entwined with the land's bounty and the relentless spirit of those who sought to harness it. Once a bustling hub for cattle grazing, the broad acres surrounding Colevale still echo with the hoofbeats of yesteryear, though the economy has subtly shifted, adapting to the changing times. While cattle remain a significant presence, the fertile pockets near the waterways now support a more diverse agricultural output, with small crops finding a foothold. The ghost of earlier prospecting days also lingers, a reminder of the mineral wealth that has been coaxed from this ancient country. Visitors often remark on the unhurried pace of life in Colevale, a gentle rhythm dictated by the sun and the seasons, a stark contrast to the clamour of more populous centres.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Colevale, 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 Colevale, in the Burdekin Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Colevale includes the postcode (4808), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Burdekin Shire), 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 Colevale 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. |