Lowestoff, 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 Lowestoff, in the Central Highlands Regional local government area.
| Locality | Lowestoff |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Central Highlands Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -22.83615 |
| Longitude | 148.07189 |
| Population | 33 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 290.7 km² |
| Elevation | 313 m |
| Postcode | 4723 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 717 km northwest |
Lowestoff is a locality in the Central Highlands Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 33. The locality covers an area of 290.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 313 m above sea level. It lies approximately 717 km northwest of Brisbane. Lowestoff is located at 22.8361°S, 148.0719°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4723. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Lowestoff rests under a vast, ever-changing sky, a scattering of buildings clinging to the ochre earth of the Central Highlands. It lies 220.6 km south-south-west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 211°T), and is situated 28.1 km north of Capella. The landscape here is a study in muted colours, where dry grasses, bleached by a relentless sun, stretch towards horizons softened by a persistent haze. Scattered box gums and ironbarks dot the plains, their rough bark a testament to the harsh beauty of the country, while the air, when the wind stirs, carries the dry, dusty scent of sun-baked earth and eucalyptus. Evenings bring a remarkable transformation, as the harsh glare of day softens into a palette of rose and lavender, painting the distant, low-slung hills in ephemeral hues.
The lifeblood of Lowestoff has long been tied to the rich, dark soil and the bounty it yields. For generations, cattle grazing has shaped the very character of the region, with sprawling properties and the quiet diligence of stockmen defining the local economy. Intertwined with this pastoral heritage is the legacy of resource extraction, a history etched into the landscape and the livelihoods of many families who have called Lowestoff home. The town itself, a modest collection of essential services, hums with a steady, unhurried pace, a place where conversations linger and neighbours know each other's stories, a quiet resilience evident in the weathered faces and the enduring spirit of its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lowestoff, 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 Lowestoff, in the Central Highlands Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Lowestoff 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 Lowestoff 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. |