Coppabella, 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 Coppabella, in the Isaac Regional local government area.
| Locality | Coppabella |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Isaac Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -21.95219 |
| Longitude | 148.31843 |
| Population | 1,946 |
| Density | 2.4 /km² |
| Area | 797.4 km² |
| Elevation | 244 m |
| Postcode | 4741 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 776 km northwest |
Coppabella is a locality in the Isaac Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,946. The locality covers an area of 797.4 km², giving a population density of about 2.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 244 m above sea level. It lies approximately 776 km northwest of Brisbane. Coppabella is located at 21.9522°S, 148.3184°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4741. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Coppabella rests in a landscape of wide, sun-bleached horizons, where the earth rolls out in muted ochre and dusty greens. It lies 127.1 km south-west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 225°T), and is situated 45.2 km east of Moranbah. The terrain here is a study in gentle persistence, a low-lying expanse punctuated by the occasional weathered outcrop, suggesting an ancient, patient sculpting by wind and water. Beneath a vast, often pale blue sky, the air itself carries a dry, almost brittle quality, and the sparse vegetation, mostly hardy grasses and scattered eucalypts, seems to breathe deeply of this arid breath. As dusk descends, a particular quality of light filters across the land, softening the edges of the world and casting long, indigo shadows that seem to stretch and blur into the coming night, lending a quiet, contemplative mood to Coppabella.
The story of Coppabella is inextricably bound to the rich mineral veins that lie beneath its surface, a legacy that has shaped its character and economy. For decades, the extraction of coal has been the lifeblood of this region, drawing a steady stream of workers and fostering a resilient, no-nonsense spirit amongst its inhabitants. This industry has seen cycles of boom and quietude, each leaving its mark on the local infrastructure and the rhythm of daily life, a constant hum of machinery a subtle counterpoint to the wider stillness. While the immediate surrounds might appear stark to the casual traveller, there's a deeper beauty in the endurance of the land and the people who have made Coppabella their home, a testament to a practical ingenuity forged in the heart of the Queensland outback.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Coppabella, 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 Coppabella, in the Isaac Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Coppabella includes the postcode (4741), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Isaac 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 Coppabella 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. |