Nine Mile, 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 Nine Mile, in the Rockhampton Regional local government area.
| Locality | Nine Mile |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Rockhampton Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -23.41205 |
| Longitude | 150.35154 |
| Area | 130.9 km² |
| Postcode | 4702 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 525 km north-northwest |
Nine Mile is a locality in the Rockhampton Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 130.9 km². It lies approximately 525 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Nine Mile is located at 23.4121°S, 150.3515°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4702. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Nine Mile unfurls across a landscape sculpted by the steady hand of ancient geological forces, where the rich, rust-coloured earth slopes gently towards the distant shimmer of the Fitzroy River. It lies 16.6 km west-south-west of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 257°T), and is situated 11.6 km west-north-west of Gracemere. The air here, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries a palpable warmth, a gentle exhalation from the land itself, and the scattered eucalypts stand like stoic sentinels against the vast, pale blue canvas of the Queensland sky. Low-slung homesteads, often painted in shades of cream or weathered white, dot the terrain, their corrugated iron roofs catching the waning light, and the quiet hum of insects provides a constant, natural soundtrack to the unfolding dusk. The very texture of the soil, a granular, sun-baked dust when dry, softens to a yielding loam after rain, speaks of a resilience born from enduring seasons.
Historically, Nine Mile's character has been shaped by the hardy spirit of those who sought to tame this fertile but often challenging country, primarily through grazing and agriculture. The echoes of cattle drives and the sweat of early settlers are subtly imprinted on the land, a quiet testament to their perseverance. Today, the local economy, while still bearing the hallmarks of its pastoral roots, has diversified, with small businesses catering to the needs of neighbouring communities and passing travellers. The proximity to the Fitzroy River, a lifeblood for the region, influences the rhythm of life, offering opportunities for recreation and a continued connection to the natural world, a gentle reminder that even in its quietude, Nine Mile is a place of enduring purpose.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Nine Mile, 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 Nine Mile, in the Rockhampton Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Nine Mile includes the postcode (4702), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Rockhampton 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 Nine Mile 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. |