Miriam Vale, 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 Miriam Vale, in the Gladstone Regional local government area.
| Locality | Miriam Vale |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Gladstone Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -24.33463 |
| Longitude | 151.56483 |
| Population | 506 |
| Density | 11.6 /km² |
| Area | 43.7 km² |
| Elevation | 48 m |
| Postcode | 4677 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 378 km north-northwest |
Miriam Vale is a locality in the Gladstone Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 506. The locality covers an area of 43.7 km², giving a population density of about 11.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 48 m above sea level. It lies approximately 378 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Miriam Vale is located at 24.3346°S, 151.5648°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4677. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Miriam Vale breathes a quiet resilience, its landscape a gentle embrace of rolling pastures and scattered eucalyptus stands. It lies 151.0 km south-east of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 135°T), and is situated 42.5 km south-south-east of Tannum Sands. The air here, especially as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of dry grass and the earthy scent of the land. The terrain, not dramatically rugged but possessing a certain yielding quality, slopes towards unseen waterways, hinting at the lifeblood that sustains this region. Distant hills, softened by the haze of Queensland’s subtropical climate, form a hazy horizon, their colours shifting from muted greens to dusty purples. The very texture of the earth feels ancient, a quiet witness to the passage of seasons.
This country has long been shaped by the rhythm of the land and the enduring spirit of its people. Historically, Miriam Vale has been a vital hub for grazing and agriculture, its economy deeply entwined with the cattle industry that still defines much of its character. The fertile soils, remnants of ancient volcanic activity, have also supported a history of smaller-scale farming, where families have cultivated the land for generations. While the broadacre cattle runs dominate the immediate surroundings, the broader Gladstone Regional area, of which Miriam Vale is a part, also boasts a significant mining presence, a stark contrast to the pastoral serenity that Miriam Vale itself offers. The community, though small, possesses a distinct character, a quiet pride in its heritage and a practical approach to life, where neighbours readily lend a hand. The warmth of the sun on the skin, a constant companion, seems to infuse the very pace of everyday life, fostering a sense of unhurried continuity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Miriam Vale, 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 Miriam Vale, in the Gladstone Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Miriam Vale includes the postcode (4677), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Gladstone 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 Miriam Vale 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. |