Cornwall, 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 Cornwall, in the Maranoa Regional local government area.
| Locality | Cornwall |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Maranoa Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -26.09008 |
| Longitude | 148.45585 |
| Area | 279.0 km² |
| Postcode | 4455 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 479 km west-northwest |
Cornwall is a locality in the Maranoa Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 279.0 km². It lies approximately 479 km west-northwest of Brisbane. Cornwall is located at 26.0901°S, 148.4558°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4455. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Cornwall rests on a landscape sculpted by the patient hand of dry seasons and the occasional, generous downpour. It lies 365.9 km south-west of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 214°T), and is situated 62.9 km north-north-west of Roma. The earth here, a rich ochre, cracks and breathes under a sky that can shift from a pale, washed blue to a fierce, unwavering intensity. Sparse stands of ironbark and brigalow dot the plains, their silvery leaves whispering secrets to the wind that combs through the grasses. The air, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the dust of the land and the distant, sweet perfume of eucalypts. There's a stillness here that is not empty, but full of the hum of insects and the rustle of unseen creatures, a quiet symphony played out under the vast, open dome of the Australian sky.
The story of Cornwall is etched in the resilience of its people and the enduring spirit of the land. For generations, this place has been a heartland for grazing, its vast paddocks supporting flocks and herds that have weathered droughts and floods alike. The economy, though modest, is woven from the sturdy threads of agriculture and the quiet determination of those who work the soil. While no grand monuments mark its founding, the very existence of Cornwall, a small but persistent settlement, speaks to the enduring appeal of wide-open spaces and the deep connection forged between humanity and the earth. The evenings here often bring a quiet beauty, the fading light painting the land in shades of rose and deep purple, a gentle reminder of the cycle of days and the enduring strength of this Maranoa locality.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cornwall, 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 Cornwall, in the Maranoa Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Cornwall includes the postcode (4455), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Maranoa Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Cornwall 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. |