Hibernia, 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 Hibernia, in the Central Highlands Regional local government area.
| Locality | Hibernia |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Central Highlands Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -23.09174 |
| Longitude | 147.90008 |
| Population | 63 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 567.7 km² |
| Elevation | 222 m |
| Postcode | 4723 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 709 km northwest |
Hibernia is a locality in the Central Highlands Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 63. The locality covers an area of 567.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 222 m above sea level. It lies approximately 709 km northwest of Brisbane. Hibernia is located at 23.0917°S, 147.9001°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4723. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Hibernia lies under a sky that often burns a fierce, unwavering blue, a vast canvas stretched taut over a land sculpted by ancient forces. It lies 254.0 km south-south-west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 211°T), and is situated 12.5 km west of Capella. Here, the earth is a study in ochre and rust, a landscape of rolling downs that soften into gentle undulations, punctuated by hardy scrub and the occasional stand of ghost gum, their pale bark stark against the dry air. The very air itself carries a subtle warmth, a whisper of the sun's persistent embrace, and in the early mornings, a fine mist can cling to the lower ground, lending a fleeting, ethereal quality to the dusty tracks and weathered fences. The character of Hibernia is etched into the patient faces of its people, a resilience born of living in concert with the land's sometimes capricious moods, and a quiet dignity that speaks of generations who have understood its rhythms.
The story of Hibernia is intrinsically tied to the pastoral leases that once defined its horizons, the vast sheep stations where wool was king and the distant bleating of flocks formed the soundtrack to life. While the era of massive sheep numbers has largely receded, the legacy of that time remains, evident in the sturdy homesteads and the enduring spirit of the grazing industry that still underpins much of Hibernia's economy. Though not a place of bustling commerce, a quiet industry persists, with some residents still tending cattle or pursuing smaller-scale agricultural ventures, their livelihoods woven into the fabric of this enduring landscape. The local pub, a solid, unpretentious building, serves as a central hub, a place where the day's news is shared and the subtle undercurrent of community life is palpable, a quiet testament to the enduring human connection in this sun-drenched corner of the Central Highlands.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hibernia, 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 Hibernia, in the Central Highlands Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Hibernia includes the postcode (4723), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Central Highlands 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 Hibernia 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. |