Elphinstone, Isaac Regional, Queensland
Elphinstone, 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 Elphinstone, in the Isaac Regional local government area.
| Locality | Elphinstone |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Isaac Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -21.51541 |
| Longitude | 148.21796 |
| Population | 113 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 208.5 km² |
| Elevation | 374 m |
| Postcode | 4742 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 821 km northwest |
Elphinstone is a locality in the Isaac Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 113. The locality covers an area of 208.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 374 m above sea level. It lies approximately 821 km northwest of Brisbane. Elphinstone is located at 21.5154°S, 148.2180°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4742. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Elphinstone rests in a landscape of muted ochre and sparse, resilient scrub, where the earth breathes a dry, warm scent under a vast, pale sky. It lies 108.5 km west-south-west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 247°T), and is situated 21.3 km south-south-east of Glenden. The terrain rolls gently, a subtle undulation of weathered country that speaks of ancient geological shifts rather than dramatic upheaval, and the air often carries the faint, sweet perfume of eucalyptus and the fainter tang of distant dust. Here, the light at midday can be fierce, bleaching the colours from the low-slung vegetation, but as the sun begins its descent, it paints the land in softer hues, casting long shadows that deepen the contours of the earth and imbue the scene with a quiet, enduring beauty.
The story of Elphinstone is one of hardy enterprise, a history deeply entwined with the region's mineral wealth. For generations, the hum of machinery and the steady rhythm of extraction have been the pulse of this locality, drawing sustenance from the earth's deep veins. While mining has shaped its character, the surrounding lands also support grazing, with cattle patiently navigating the sparse pastures, their presence a gentle counterpoint to the more industrial activities. Travellers passing through Elphinstone might note the unpretentious nature of its buildings, reflecting a practical spirit and a focus on the essentials, a quiet testament to the enduring resilience of those who have made their home here.
Loading news…
Loading news-world…
Loading news-world…
This page provides an interactive Google map of Elphinstone, 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 Elphinstone, in the Isaac Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Elphinstone includes the postcode (4742), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Isaac 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 Elphinstone 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. |