Marian, 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 Marian, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
| Locality | Marian |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Mackay Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -21.16513 |
| Longitude | 148.95414 |
| Population | 3,702 |
| Density | 44.4 /km² |
| Area | 83.4 km² |
| Elevation | 43 m |
| Postcode | 4753 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 813 km north-northwest |
Marian is a locality in the Mackay Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,702. The locality covers an area of 83.4 km², giving a population density of about 44.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 43 m above sea level. It lies approximately 813 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Marian is located at 21.1651°S, 148.9541°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4753. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Marian lies cradled by a gentle sweep of land, where the rich alluvial plains begin to hint at the distant escarpment. It lies 24.1 km west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 264°T), and is situated 11.3 km west of Walkerston. Here, the air carries a humid sweetness, a blend of damp earth and the faint, persistent perfume of sugarcane flowering. The landscape unfolds in broad, sun-drenched canvases of emerald green, interrupted by the darker, more rugged contours of the surrounding hills. A quiet hum pervades the atmosphere, a sound woven from the rustle of cane leaves in the breeze and the distant drone of machinery, a constant reminder of the land's generous bounty. The light, particularly as it begins its descent, softens to a warm, honeyed glow, bathing the fields in a tranquil luminescence that seems to hold the day's heat.
The story of Marian is deeply entwined with the cultivation of sugarcane, a crop that has shaped its economy and character for generations. This fertile stretch, watered by the Pioneer River, has sustained agricultural enterprises that form the backbone of the local economy, providing livelihoods and forging a distinct identity. The very soil seems to remember the labour of those who cleared and planted, a silent testament to the enduring spirit of its people. Beyond the sugarcane fields, the influence of neighbouring mining ventures can be felt, adding another layer to the region's economic tapestry. While Marian itself might not boast grand historical monuments, its character is etched in the sturdy farmhouses, the well-maintained roads that crisscross the landscape, and the unhurried pace of life that allows for contemplation of the vast, productive skies above.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Marian, 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 Marian, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Marian includes the postcode (4753), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Mackay Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Marian 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. |