Darts Creek, 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 Darts Creek, in the Gladstone Regional local government area.
| Locality | Darts Creek |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Gladstone Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -23.72274 |
| Longitude | 150.95861 |
| Population | 157 |
| Density | 2.1 /km² |
| Area | 73.7 km² |
| Elevation | 33 m |
| Postcode | 4695 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 465 km north-northwest |
Darts Creek is a locality in the Gladstone Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 157. The locality covers an area of 73.7 km², giving a population density of about 2.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 33 m above sea level. It lies approximately 465 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Darts Creek is located at 23.7227°S, 150.9586°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4695. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Darts Creek unfurls its character in a tapestry of ochre earth and resilient scrub, where the land slopes gently towards the languid flow of its namesake waterway. It lies 59.6 km south-east of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 130°T), and is situated 27.9 km north-west of West Stowe. The air here carries the dry scent of eucalyptus and the faint, persistent hum of insect life, a constant reminder of the wild pulse beneath the surface of human endeavour. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, casts long, dramatic shadows across the sparse vegetation, painting the landscape in hues of gold and russet, and the quietude is broken only by the occasional cry of a distant bird or the rustle of a lizard through the dry grasses. The terrain is a study in subtle contours, a gentle rise and fall that suggests an ancient geological story, where hardy native flora clings tenaciously to the soil, their roots delving deep into the earth for sustenance.
The history of Darts Creek is intimately tied to the pulse of the land and the enduring spirit of those who have sought to coax a living from it. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of pastoral pursuits, established grazing properties that still form the backbone of the local economy, their broad acres a testament to generations of hard work. While not a hub of heavy industry, the region supports a network of agricultural enterprises, with cattle grazing on the sun-drenched pastures a common sight, their presence adding to the timeless rhythm of rural life. The creek itself, though often a mere trickle in the dry months, swells with the seasonal rains, a vital artery that nourishes the land and sustains the life it supports, a constant, quiet presence shaping the fortunes of Darts Creek.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Darts Creek, 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 Darts Creek, in the Gladstone Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Darts Creek includes the postcode (4695), 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 Darts Creek 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. |