Horton, 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 Horton, in the Bundaberg Regional local government area.
| Locality | Horton |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Bundaberg Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -25.22873 |
| Longitude | 152.33274 |
| Population | 142 |
| Density | 9.5 /km² |
| Area | 14.9 km² |
| Elevation | 81 m |
| Postcode | 4660 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 259 km north-northwest |
Horton is a locality in the Bundaberg Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 142. The locality covers an area of 14.9 km², giving a population density of about 9.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 81 m above sea level. It lies approximately 259 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Horton is located at 25.2287°S, 152.3327°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4660. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Horton lies cradled by the gentler undulations of the Queensland coast, a place where the rich, red earth meets the boundless blue. It lies 49.0 km north-west of Maryborough, QLD (from Maryborough, QLD: bearing 312°T), and is situated 7.5 km east-north-east of Childers. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of sugarcane, a perfume that mingles with the salt tang of the neighbouring ocean, even miles inland. Broad, sun-drenched paddocks stretch towards a horizon often softened by a hazy, golden light, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of mature gum trees. The land itself feels ancient and yielding, its contours smoothed by millennia of sun and soft rain, a landscape that invites slow contemplation and a quiet appreciation for the enduring natural world.
The story of Horton is deeply entwined with the fertile soils that have sustained its agricultural heart for generations. Sugarcane plantations, a vibrant green swathe against the ochre earth, remain a cornerstone of the local economy, their tall stalks whispering secrets of the sun and the rich, alluvial ground. Beyond the cane fields, the land also supports cattle grazing, the contented lowing of stock a familiar sound on the breeze. Historically, this region has been shaped by the industrious spirit of those who sought to coax abundance from the earth, a legacy evident in the well-maintained farmhouses and the quiet pride of its inhabitants. While not a place of grand monuments, Horton offers a glimpse into the enduring Australian rural character, where hard work, community, and a deep connection to the land form the bedrock of everyday life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Horton, 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 Horton, in the Bundaberg Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Horton includes the postcode (4660), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Bundaberg 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 Horton 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. |