Mount Surround, 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 Surround, in the Burdekin Shire local government area.
| Locality | Mount Surround |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Burdekin Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -19.54631 |
| Longitude | 147.04645 |
| Population | 136 |
| Density | 3.7 /km² |
| Area | 36.3 km² |
| Elevation | 46 m |
| Postcode | 4809 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1071 km northwest |
Mount Surround is a locality in the Burdekin Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 136. The locality covers an area of 36.3 km², giving a population density of about 3.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 46 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1071 km northwest of Brisbane. Mount Surround is located at 19.5463°S, 147.0464°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4809. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mount Surround rises like a weathered guardian from the Queensland landscape, its slopes a mosaic of dry eucalypt forest and scrub. It lies 40.1 km south-east of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 143°T), and is situated 19.2 km south-east of Alligator Creek. The land here is hardy, a testament to the persistent Queensland sun, where pale grasses cling to rocky outcrops and the air carries the dry, sweet scent of native flora. Shadows lengthen across the terrain in the late afternoon, painting the hills in deepening hues of ochre and violet, a silent, slow unfolding of light that feels ancient and undisturbed. The very earth seems to absorb the heat, releasing it in gentle waves that can be felt on the skin, a constant reminder of the raw, elemental forces at play.
Historically, Mount Surround has been shaped by the enduring spirit of those who sought to harness its resources, a narrative etched into the land by pastoralists and farmers who coaxed sustenance from its often-unyielding soil. The local economy, once perhaps more robust with the promise of mineral wealth or burgeoning cattle runs, now hums with a quieter, more settled rhythm, its character defined by the resilient agricultural pursuits that continue to define the region. This is a place where the past whispers in the rustle of dry leaves and the occasional bleating of sheep, a subtle echo of generations who understood the land’s moods and demands, their lives interwoven with the stark beauty of Mount Surround.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Surround, 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 Surround, in the Burdekin Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Surround includes the postcode (4809), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Burdekin Shire), 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 Surround 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. |