Mount Pleasant, Mackay Regional, Queensland
Mount Pleasant, 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 Pleasant, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
| Locality | Mount Pleasant |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Mackay Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -21.12032 |
| Longitude | 149.16065 |
| Population | 4,253 |
| Density | 1099.0 /km² |
| Area | 3.9 km² |
| Elevation | 21 m |
| Postcode | 4740 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 807 km north-northwest |
Mount Pleasant is a locality in the Mackay Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,253. The locality covers an area of 3.9 km², giving a population density of about 1099.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 21 m above sea level. It lies approximately 807 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Mount Pleasant is located at 21.1203°S, 149.1607°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4740. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Mount Pleasant unfolds as a verdant expanse, its character shaped by the gentle undulations of the land that cradle it. It lies 3.6 km north-west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 314°T), and is situated 4.0 km south-west of Andergrove. Here, the air carries a faint, sweet perfume of eucalypt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the subtropical embrace. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of time, give way to broad plains, their surfaces a patchwork of cultivated fields and wilder, untamed scrub. The light here, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a luminous quality, as if the very atmosphere is gilded, casting long, languid shadows that stretch and distort the familiar shapes of the landscape. It is a place where the sky seems to loom larger, an endless canvas against which the vibrant greens of the vegetation stand in stark relief.
The history of Mount Pleasant is intrinsically linked to the rich agricultural potential of this fertile region. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, supporting a local economy built upon the sturdy foundations of sugar cane and cattle grazing. The ghosts of earlier settlements linger in the subtle shifts of the landscape, in the remnants of old fencing lines half-swallowed by the bush, and in the stories whispered by the wind through the tall grass. The proximity to the coast, though not immediate, influences the very rhythm of life in Mount Pleasant, a subtle hum of connection to the wider world that penetrates even this inland haven. While not a hub of grand industry, its enduring appeal lies in its quiet productivity and its deep-rooted connection to the cycles of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Pleasant, 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 Pleasant, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Pleasant includes the postcode (4740), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Mackay Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Pleasant 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. |