Mount Low, 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 Mount Low, in the Townsville City local government area.
| Locality | Mount Low |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Townsville City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -19.22442 |
| Longitude | 146.66883 |
| Population | 4,570 |
| Density | 399.5 /km² |
| Area | 11.4 km² |
| Elevation | 16 m |
| Postcode | 4818 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1123 km northwest |
Mount Low is a locality in the Townsville City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,570. The locality covers an area of 11.4 km², giving a population density of about 399.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 16 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1123 km northwest of Brisbane. Mount Low is located at 19.2244°S, 146.6688°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4818. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mount Low rises from the coastal plain, a subtle prominence rather than a towering peak, its slopes cloaked in a scrubby, resilient vegetation that clings to the earth. It lies 10.1 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 330°T), and is situated 9.3 km north-west of Mount Louisa. The air here carries the faint, dry scent of eucalyptus and the distant tang of the sea, a constant reminder of its proximity to the Queensland coast. In the late afternoon, the sun bleeds across the western sky, casting long, distorted shadows that paint the ochre soil in hues of deep amber and bruised purple. The land itself feels ancient, weathered by countless seasons of tropical sun and monsoon rains, its surface a mosaic of exposed rock and hardy grasses.
Historically, the land around Mount Low has been shaped by both indigenous stewardship and the relentless drive of colonial expansion. While specific historical narratives are less prominent than for more significant geological features, the area's development is intrinsically linked to the growth of neighbouring industrial and port facilities, its landscape a canvas for their evolving needs. The local economy, though not dominated by Mount Low itself, benefits from its strategic position, supporting the broader activities of the region. This quiet corner of the Townsville City local government area is a place where the rhythms of nature still hold sway, where the subtle shifts in light and shadow mark the passage of time, and where the enduring spirit of the land is palpable.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Low, 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 Mount Low, in the Townsville City local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Low includes the postcode (4818), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Townsville City), 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 Mount Low 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. |