Dunnrock, 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 Dunnrock, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
| Locality | Dunnrock |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Mackay Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -21.26797 |
| Longitude | 149.18431 |
| Population | 78 |
| Density | 7.0 /km² |
| Area | 11.2 km² |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Postcode | 4740 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 792 km north-northwest |
Dunnrock 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 11.2 km², giving a population density of about 7.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 792 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Dunnrock is located at 21.2680°S, 149.1843°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4740. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Dunnrock unfolds as a landscape of rugged beauty, where rolling hills, cloaked in the muted greens of dry grass and scattered eucalypts, meet the vast expanse of the Queensland sky. It lies 13.9 km south of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 181°T), and is situated 11.5 km south of South Mackay. The terrain here is a study in contrasts, with outcrops of weathered rock breaking the soft contours of the land, hinting at deeper geological stories. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, earthy scent, tinged with the subtle perfume of unseen wildflowers, and the light itself seems to possess a golden, almost buttery quality as it softens the edges of the world. The silence is profound, punctuated only by the rustle of wind through the scrub and the distant call of a bird, a quietude that invites a deep breath and a moment of contemplative stillness.
The history of Dunnrock is intrinsically linked to the earth and its yield. For generations, this land has sustained a hardy agricultural community, its economy built on the backs of cattle grazing across the expansive properties and the cultivation of crops that thrive under the Queensland sun. The ghost of earlier industries, perhaps tied to the mineral wealth hinted at by the very name, can still be felt in the weathered fences and forgotten tracks that crisscross the paddocks. Local traditions are often forged in the crucible of shared labour and the enduring spirit of neighbours, with community gatherings and local shows serving as vital threads that bind the people of Dunnrock together. The pace of life here moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence, a reflection of the vastness of the country and a deep connection to the land that has shaped its character.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dunnrock, 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 Dunnrock, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Dunnrock includes the postcode (4740), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Mackay 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 Dunnrock 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. |