Jericho, 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 Jericho, in the Barcaldine Regional local government area.
| Locality | Jericho |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Barcaldine Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -23.33866 |
| Longitude | 146.08826 |
| Population | 207 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 9270.3 km² |
| Elevation | 358 m |
| Postcode | 4728 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 834 km west-northwest |
Jericho is a locality in the Barcaldine Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 207. The locality covers an area of 9270.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 358 m above sea level. It lies approximately 834 km west-northwest of Brisbane. Jericho is located at 23.3387°S, 146.0883°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4728. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Jericho rests on a flat expanse, a place where the sky feels vast and the land stretches out in muted ochre and pale gold. It lies 401.5 km south-west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 232°T), and is situated 71.0 km west-north-west of Alpha. The landscape here is a study in subtle hues, a dry grassland punctuated by hardy mulga and the occasional ghost gum standing stark white against the horizon. The air, when the sun begins its descent, takes on a remarkable clarity, carrying the scent of dry earth and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen wildflowers. The very stillness of Jericho seems to absorb the heat of the day, releasing it slowly as the stars begin to prick the darkening canvas above.
Jericho's story is tied to the pastoral leases that once defined this country, a heritage still evident in the weathered woolsheds and the enduring spirit of resilience. The local economy has long been shaped by sheep and cattle grazing, a hardy pursuit that demands a deep understanding of this often-unforgiving terrain. Travellers passing through might notice the quiet hum of activity around the local pub, a central hub for the scattered community, and the general store, a lifeline for those living on distant properties. The railway line, a vital artery in days gone by, still traces a path through the landscape, a silent monument to earlier connections and the steady flow of life that has always defined Jericho.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Jericho, 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 Jericho, in the Barcaldine Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Jericho includes the postcode (4728), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Barcaldine Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very 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 Jericho 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. |