Maxwelton, 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 Maxwelton, in the Richmond Shire local government area.
| Locality | Maxwelton |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Richmond Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -20.87323 |
| Longitude | 142.63747 |
| Population | 27 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 3526.8 km² |
| Elevation | 171 m |
| Postcode | 4822 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1283 km west-northwest |
Maxwelton is a locality in the Richmond Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 27. The locality covers an area of 3526.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 171 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1283 km west-northwest of Brisbane. Maxwelton is located at 20.8732°S, 142.6375°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4822. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Maxwelton sprawls across a landscape sculpted by ancient waterways and the patient hands of those who have sought sustenance from its earth. It lies 460.3 km west-south-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 247°T), and is situated 66.0 km west-south-west of Richmond. The land here is a study in muted ochres and sun-bleached greens, where hardy grasses cling to gently rolling terrain that stretches towards a horizon often softened by a haze of heat. Scattered gidyea and brigalow trees punctuate the wide-open spaces, their silhouettes stark against a sky that can shift from a fierce, cloudless blue to a bruised, dramatic canvas as storms gather in the distance. The air itself carries a dry, mineral tang, a scent of baked earth and distant cattle, and in the early morning, a cool clarity settles over the paddocks, lending a crispness to the unfolding day before the sun claims its dominion.
The story of Maxwelton is deeply entwined with the pastoral leases that have shaped its character for generations, a legacy of cattle grazing that continues to define its economic pulse. This is a place where the rhythm of life is dictated by the seasons and the demands of the land, a far cry from the clamour of more populous centres. While the initial impetus for settlement was tied to the vast grazing potential, the quiet persistence of its inhabitants has fostered a distinct local culture, one of self-reliance and a deep understanding of the cycles of nature. The dusty tracks that crisscross the district are more than mere thoroughfares; they are arteries connecting isolated homesteads, silent witnesses to the ebb and flow of life in this enduring corner of Queensland.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Maxwelton, 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 Maxwelton, in the Richmond Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Maxwelton includes the postcode (4822), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Richmond Shire), 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 Maxwelton 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. |