Emerald, 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 Emerald, in the Central Highlands Regional local government area.
| Locality | Emerald |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Central Highlands Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -23.55976 |
| Longitude | 148.1039 |
| Population | 14,906 |
| Density | 17.7 /km² |
| Area | 844.5 km² |
| Elevation | 180 m |
| Postcode | 4720 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 658 km northwest |
Emerald is a locality in the Central Highlands Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of 14,906. The locality covers an area of 844.5 km², giving a population density of about 17.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 180 m above sea level. It lies approximately 658 km northwest of Brisbane. Emerald is located at 23.5598°S, 148.1039°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4720. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Emerald rests on a broad, fertile plain, where the rich alluvial soils of the Nogoa River catchment spread out like a rumpled, ochre blanket under a sky that often stretches to an immense, cloud-streaked blue. It lies 246.3 km west of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 265°T), and is situated 58.6 km north of Springsure. The landscape here is a study in gentle slopes and wide vistas, fringed by the muted greens of eucalyptus and acacia, and punctuated by the rust-red dust that seems to cling to everything. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, warm scent, a blend of sun-baked earth and the subtle perfume of unseen wildflowers. It’s a place where the horizon feels a comfortable distance away, allowing the eye to roam and the mind to settle.
This is a place deeply connected to the land’s bounty, historically shaped by the pastoral industry that once dominated its rolling hills and the more recent, powerful pull of the mining sector. Emerald serves as a vital hub for the surrounding agricultural region, its economy buoyed by the cultivation of cotton, sorghum, and a variety of other crops that thrive in the generous climate. The presence of significant coal reserves nearby has undeniably transformed the character of Emerald, bringing with it a dynamic energy and a steady flow of travellers and workers. The Nogoa River, a lifeblood for generations, still winds its way through the district, its presence a constant reminder of the enduring connection between the people and the water that sustains them, offering glimpses of kingfishers flashing iridescent blue against the dusty banks.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Emerald, 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 Emerald, in the Central Highlands Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Emerald includes the postcode (4720), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Central Highlands 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 Emerald 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. |