Garnant, 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 Garnant, in the Rockhampton Regional local government area.
| Locality | Garnant |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Rockhampton Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -23.17307 |
| Longitude | 150.2552 |
| Population | 91 |
| Density | 0.9 /km² |
| Area | 96.8 km² |
| Elevation | 53 m |
| Postcode | 4702 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 553 km north-northwest |
Garnant is a locality in the Rockhampton Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 91. The locality covers an area of 96.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 53 m above sea level. It lies approximately 553 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Garnant is located at 23.1731°S, 150.2552°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4702. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Garnant lies cradled by the rolling Queensland landscape, a place where the sky seems to stretch into an infinite blue canvas. It lies 34.7 km north-west of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 311°T), and is situated 29.1 km west-north-west of Parkhurst. The country here is a gentle tapestry of emerald pastures, punctuated by stands of eucalypts whose silvery leaves rustle in the warm breeze. Creeks, often no more than a whisper of water during the drier months, snake their way through the land, their banks fringed with hardy native grasses that turn golden as the sun dips low. The air itself carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of sun-baked soil and the subtle sweetness of unseen wildflowers, and as dusk settles, the fading light casts long, languid shadows across the undulating terrain, imbuing the surroundings with a profound sense of peace.
The story of Garnant is deeply entwined with the agricultural heart of the region. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, primarily through cattle grazing and the cultivation of crops that thrive under the generous Queensland sun. The economy, while perhaps not bustling with the frenetic pace of larger centres, possesses a quiet resilience, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have worked this soil. Evidence of past endeavours can still be glimpsed in the weathered fences and the occasional rusting piece of machinery, ghosts of a more industrious era. It is a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of daily life, a continuous ebb and flow that has shaped both the landscape and the character of Garnant itself.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Garnant, 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 Garnant, in the Rockhampton Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Garnant includes the postcode (4702), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Rockhampton 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 Garnant 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. |