Crediton, 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 Crediton, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
| Locality | Crediton |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Mackay Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -21.26575 |
| Longitude | 148.54784 |
| Population | 78 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 308.2 km² |
| Elevation | 769 m |
| Postcode | 4757 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 825 km northwest |
Crediton is a locality in the Mackay Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 78. The locality covers an area of 308.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 769 m above sea level. It lies approximately 825 km northwest of Brisbane. Crediton is located at 21.2658°S, 148.5478°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4757. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Crediton rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley, a place where the earth exhales warmth and the air carries the faint, sweet scent of dry grass. It lies 67.5 km west-south-west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 258°T), and is situated 23.8 km north-north-east of Hail Creek. The landscape here is a study in muted earth tones, a tapestry of ochre soil, pale green scrub, and the dusty grey-green of scattered eucalypts that cling to the gentle slopes. The sky often hangs a vast, uninterrupted blue, broken only by the slow, deliberate passage of cumulus clouds that drift like forgotten dreams. The quietude is profound, punctuated only by the distant bleating of sheep or the occasional rumble of a ute traversing the unsealed tracks that crisscross the land. It is a terrain that feels ancient and patient, a place where time seems to stretch and soften, allowing the subtle shifts of light and shadow to paint the land with an ever-changing, subtle beauty.
The story of Crediton is one of resilience and adaptation, deeply intertwined with the fortunes of cattle grazing and the hardy spirit of those who have worked this land for generations. For decades, the rolling pastures have been the lifeblood of the district, supporting families who have carved out a living from the often-challenging conditions. The local economy, while modest, hums with the quiet industry of farming and the trade that supports it, a steady rhythm that underpins the character of Crediton. The community, though small, possesses a distinctive self-reliance, a quiet pride in its heritage and the enduring strength of its people. There are no grand monuments here, no bustling tourist strips; instead, the true charm of Crediton lies in its unvarnished authenticity, its deep connection to the earth, and the simple, honest way of life it fosters.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Crediton, 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 Crediton, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Crediton includes the postcode (4757), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Mackay 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 Crediton 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. |