Dalma, 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 Dalma, in the Rockhampton Regional local government area.
| Locality | Dalma |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Rockhampton Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -23.35537 |
| Longitude | 150.22648 |
| Population | 80 |
| Density | 0.9 /km² |
| Area | 92.8 km² |
| Elevation | 66 m |
| Postcode | 4702 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 537 km north-northwest |
Dalma is a locality in the Rockhampton Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 80. The locality covers an area of 92.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 66 m above sea level. It lies approximately 537 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Dalma is located at 23.3554°S, 150.2265°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4702. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Dalma, a scatter of homesteads and properties, breathes the dry, crisp air of a land that knows the sun’s fierce generosity. It lies 29.1 km west of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 275°T), and is situated 25.8 km west-north-west of Gracemere. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, a rolling landscape painted in ochres and muted greens, where the sparse grasses whisper secrets to the warm breezes. Vast expanses of pasture stretch towards the horizon, broken only by the occasional cluster of hardy eucalypts or the dark, inviting shade of a homestead's verandah. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a remarkable clarity, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the air and lending a golden hue to the weathered fences that mark the boundaries of this country.
Historically, Dalma’s story is etched into the very earth, a narrative of pastoral pioneers who tamed this rugged country for grazing. The local economy continues to be deeply rooted in the land, with cattle stations forming the backbone of its existence, their prosperity tied to the cycles of rain and the market prices for beef. While not a hub of bustling commerce, Dalma possesses a quiet self-reliance, a sense of shared endeavour amongst its inhabitants who understand the challenges and rewards of life on the open plains. This enduring connection to the land, a legacy passed down through generations, imbues Dalma with a distinctive character, a testament to the resilience of those who call it home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dalma, 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 Dalma, in the Rockhampton Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Dalma includes the postcode (4702), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Rockhampton Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Dalma 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. |