Oak Valley, 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 Oak Valley, in the Townsville City local government area.
| Locality | Oak Valley |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Townsville City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -19.40681 |
| Longitude | 146.81886 |
| Population | 474 |
| Density | 28.4 /km² |
| Area | 16.7 km² |
| Elevation | 63 m |
| Postcode | 4811 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1097 km northwest |
Oak Valley is a locality in the Townsville City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 474. The locality covers an area of 16.7 km², giving a population density of about 28.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 63 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1097 km northwest of Brisbane. Oak Valley is located at 19.4068°S, 146.8189°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4811. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Oak Valley resides in a landscape sculpted by the generous hand of nature, where the earth rises in gentle, rolling hills that are carpeted in a mosaic of emerald pastures and the deep, verdant hues of scattered eucalyptus woodlands. It lies 15.7 km south-east of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 137°T), and is situated 10.9 km east of Kelso. The air here carries a subtle warmth, a persistent whisper of the tropics tempered by the open sky, and in the late afternoon, the light softens to a honeyed glow, bathing the land in a tranquil, almost contemplative stillness. Roads, like thin brown ribbons, wind their way through this undulating terrain, connecting scattered farmsteads and hinting at the quiet industry that underpins the character of Oak Valley. The very texture of the land, a rich, reddish soil that crumbles easily underfoot, speaks of a deep, fertile history, inviting a slower pace of life.
This is a place where the echoes of pioneering spirit still resonate, a legacy woven into the fabric of Oak Valley by generations who have worked the land. The local economy, historically rooted in cattle grazing and the cultivation of tropical fruits, now sees a growing diversification with the rise of small-scale tourism, drawn by the region's natural beauty and its unhurried charm. Evidence of past endeavour can be seen in the weathered timber of old shearing sheds and the sturdy, unassuming homes that dot the landscape, each telling a silent story. The gentle murmur of the distant creek, a vital artery through Oak Valley, is a constant reminder of the life-giving waters that have sustained this corner of Queensland for so long, fostering a sense of enduring resilience and quiet pride amongst its inhabitants.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Oak Valley, 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 Oak Valley, in the Townsville City local government area.
Detailed location data for Oak Valley includes the postcode (4811), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Townsville City), 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 Oak Valley 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. |