Colosseum, 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 Colosseum, in the Gladstone Regional local government area.
| Locality | Colosseum |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Gladstone Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -24.4317 |
| Longitude | 151.55853 |
| Population | 229 |
| Density | 0.6 /km² |
| Area | 405.6 km² |
| Elevation | 44 m |
| Postcode | 4677 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 368 km north-northwest |
Colosseum is a locality in the Gladstone Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 229. The locality covers an area of 405.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 44 m above sea level. It lies approximately 368 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Colosseum is located at 24.4317°S, 151.5585°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4677. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Colosseum rests on a broad, fertile plain, a landscape shaped by the patient work of water and sun. It lies 158.3 km south-east of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 138°T), and is situated 10.8 km south of Miriam Vale. The earth here, a rich, loamy red, stretches out under a sky that often burns a brilliant, unwavering blue, occasionally softened by the pale blush of distant cumulus. Low, rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of emerald pastures and the dusty bronze of dry grass, mark the horizon, hinting at the gentle undulations that define the wider country. The air itself carries a subtle, dry warmth, a constant invitation to the open, unhurried life that unfolds across these lands.
This corner of the Gladstone Region has long been a place of sustenance, its history etched not in grand monuments but in the steady rhythm of agricultural endeavour. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty through cattle grazing and cropping, the economy a sturdy, dependable thing built on the back of hard work and a deep understanding of the seasons. The very name, Colosseum, evokes a sense of enduring strength, a quiet testament to the resilience of those who have made their lives here, their efforts contributing to the continuing story of this productive locality.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Colosseum, 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 Colosseum, in the Gladstone Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Colosseum includes the postcode (4677), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Gladstone Regional), 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 Colosseum 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. |