Mount Pelion, 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 Pelion, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
| Locality | Mount Pelion |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Mackay Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -20.93753 |
| Longitude | 148.78807 |
| Population | 111 |
| Density | 1.8 /km² |
| Area | 61.1 km² |
| Elevation | 21 m |
| Postcode | 4741 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 844 km north-northwest |
Mount Pelion is a locality in the Mackay Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 111. The locality covers an area of 61.1 km², giving a population density of about 1.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 21 m above sea level. It lies approximately 844 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Mount Pelion is located at 20.9375°S, 148.7881°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4741. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mount Pelion rises from the Queensland landscape, a prominent rise in the undulating terrain where the subtle scent of eucalyptus hangs heavy in the warm, humid air. It lies 47.1 km west-north-west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 299°T), and is situated 26.8 km north-north-west of Mirani. The land here is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, a patchwork of scrubby bushland and cleared pastures that roll towards the distant, hazy blue of the horizon. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present cloud cover, casts a soft, diffused glow that lends a quiet dignity to the weathered hills and the occasional hardy acacia clinging to the rocky outcrops. This is a place that feels ancient and patient, where the wind whispers secrets through the dry grasses and the stillness is broken only by the call of unseen birds.
The story of Mount Pelion is one woven into the broader narrative of agricultural enterprise in this region. For generations, the rich soils have supported cattle grazing, the broad paddocks offering sustenance for stock that have become synonymous with the Queensland countryside. While not a hub of intense industrial activity, the local economy here has long been anchored by the land, with small holdings and family farms forming the backbone of the community. The rhythm of life in Mount Pelion is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the livestock, a steady, unhurried pulse that resonates with the quiet strength of its inhabitants.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Pelion, 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 Pelion, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Pelion includes the postcode (4741), 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 Mount Pelion 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. |