Myrtlevale, 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 Myrtlevale, in the Whitsunday Regional local government area.
| Locality | Myrtlevale |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Whitsunday Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -20.33101 |
| Longitude | 148.55002 |
| Population | 172 |
| Density | 6.0 /km² |
| Area | 28.7 km² |
| Elevation | 42 m |
| Postcode | 4800 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 915 km north-northwest |
Myrtlevale is a locality in the Whitsunday Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 172. The locality covers an area of 28.7 km², giving a population density of about 6.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 42 m above sea level. It lies approximately 915 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Myrtlevale is located at 20.3310°S, 148.5500°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4800. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Myrtlevale unfolds across a landscape where emerald pastures roll towards the distant, hazy blue of the hinterland ranges. It lies 111.9 km north-west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 324°T), and is situated 9.0 km north-north-west of Proserpine. The air here carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of sun-baked earth and the faint, salty tang that drifts inland from the coast, hinting at the proximity of the Great Barrier Reef’s embrace. Scattered stands of ironbark and gum trees punctuate the rolling terrain, their rough bark a testament to the sun’s persistent caress, while the occasional flash of a kingfisher’s wing adds a vibrant streak against the muted greens and browns of the countryside. The very light seems to change here as the day progresses, softening from a sharp, bright clarity into a honeyed glow that warms the land and casts long, dancing shadows from the scattered homesteads.
Historically, Myrtlevale's character is deeply entwined with the pastoral leases that once defined this region, the echoes of cattle grazing and sheep farming still palpable in the wide-open spaces. The local economy, while diversifying, retains a connection to its agricultural roots, with a steady hum of activity centred around livestock sales and the cultivation of tropical fruits that thrive in the abundant sunshine and rich soil. Travellers might notice the distinctive, weathered timber of older farm buildings, silent storytellers of a bygone era, and the quiet resilience of a community built on hard work and a profound respect for the land. The nearby waterways, fed by the inland rainfall, wind their way through the country, providing vital sustenance for both the flora and fauna, and a quiet beauty that draws the eye.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Myrtlevale, 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 Myrtlevale, in the Whitsunday Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Myrtlevale includes the postcode (4800), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Whitsunday 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 Myrtlevale 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. |