Lochington, 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 Lochington, in the Central Highlands Regional local government area.
| Locality | Lochington |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Central Highlands Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -23.9628 |
| Longitude | 147.48611 |
| Area | 4408.5 km² |
| Postcode | 4720 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 678 km northwest |
Lochington is a locality in the Central Highlands Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 4408.5 km². It lies approximately 678 km northwest of Brisbane. Lochington is located at 23.9628°S, 147.4861°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4720. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Lochington lies in a broad, sun-warmed sweep of country where the land begins its gentle rise towards the higher country. It lies 314.7 km west-south-west of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 257°T), and is situated 77.2 km south-west of Emerald. The earth here is a rich ochre, often baked to a dusty terracotta under the expansive Queensland sky, and it cradles a landscape of scattered ironbarks and gums, their silvery leaves a constant murmur in the breeze. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a subtle blend of dust, warm grass, and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen wildflowers that bloom resiliently in the sparse undergrowth. The horizon is a clean, unbroken line, a testament to the vastness that surrounds Lochington, and the light at dusk often paints the western sky in hues of bruised plum and molten gold, a fleeting, magnificent spectacle.
The story of Lochington is etched in the sheep's wool and the cattle hides that have long been the backbone of its economy. For generations, this land has sustained hardy graziers, their properties stretching across the undulating terrain, their lives dictated by the seasons and the needs of their flocks and herds. While the whispers of mining exploration sometimes drift on the wind, the enduring character of Lochington remains tied to the pastoral heritage, a legacy reflected in the sturdy, unpretentious homesteads and the quiet pride of its people. The local pub, a landmark of sorts, serves as a gathering place, a repository of shared stories, and a quiet centre for the community's unhurried rhythm.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lochington, 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 Lochington, in the Central Highlands Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Lochington includes the postcode (4720), 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 Lochington 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. |