Mantuan Downs, 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 Mantuan Downs, in the Central Highlands Regional local government area.
| Locality | Mantuan Downs |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Central Highlands Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -24.54554 |
| Longitude | 146.98671 |
| Population | 35 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 2413.5 km² |
| Elevation | 367 m |
| Postcode | 4722 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 685 km west-northwest |
Mantuan Downs is a locality in the Central Highlands Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 35. The locality covers an area of 2413.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 367 m above sea level. It lies approximately 685 km west-northwest of Brisbane. Mantuan Downs is located at 24.5455°S, 146.9867°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4722. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Mantuan Downs lies etched into the ochre and emerald of Queensland's Central Highlands, a landscape where the vast, pale sky presses down on rolling plains and scattered stands of ironbark. It lies 380.8 km west-south-west of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 249°T), and is situated 77.5 km east-north-east of Tambo. The earth here, a rich, red loam, spills across the terrain, broken only by the occasional rocky outcrop that catches the sun like a glint of ancient memory. Even the air itself seems to hold a certain stillness, a quiet hum that speaks of enduring seasons and a deep connection to the land. The colours are muted yet vibrant: the dusty green of the eucalyptus, the deep rust of the soil, and the almost impossibly blue expanse above.
The story of Mantuan Downs is one of enduring resilience and the quiet pursuit of sustenance from the land. Primarily a grazing district, its economy has long been tied to the wool and meat of hardy Merino sheep, their white fleeces a stark contrast against the muted tones of the country. This pastoral heritage has shaped the character of Mantuan Downs, fostering a sense of self-reliance and a deep understanding of the cycles of nature. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons, the rainfall, and the needs of the livestock, a pace that feels both unhurried and profoundly purposeful. While the immediate area is dominated by grazing, its proximity to larger centres hints at broader connections, though the soul of Mantuan Downs remains firmly rooted in its own wide, sun-warmed horizons.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mantuan Downs, 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 Mantuan Downs, in the Central Highlands Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Mantuan Downs includes the postcode (4722), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Central Highlands 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 Mantuan Downs 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. |