Orange Hill, 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 Orange Hill, in the Maranoa Regional local government area.
| Locality | Orange Hill |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Maranoa Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -26.48849 |
| Longitude | 148.79025 |
| Population | 233 |
| Density | 6.6 /km² |
| Area | 35.1 km² |
| Elevation | 320 m |
| Postcode | 4455 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 434 km west-northwest |
Orange Hill is a locality in the Maranoa Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 233. The locality covers an area of 35.1 km², giving a population density of about 6.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 320 m above sea level. It lies approximately 434 km west-northwest of Brisbane. Orange Hill is located at 26.4885°S, 148.7902°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4455. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Orange Hill rests upon a broad, sun-kissed plateau, its landscape a study in muted ochres and dusty greens under an expansive Queensland sky. It lies 334.9 km west-north-west of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 290°T), and is situated 8.4 km north of Roma. The terrain gently rolls, not in dramatic swells but in a soft, persistent undulation that suggests the slow, patient work of wind and water over millennia. Acacia and eucalypt, hardy and resilient, dot the paddocks, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper that carries the scent of warm earth and distant rain. The air itself feels thin and bright, carrying a subtle, almost imperceptible warmth even as dusk begins to paint the western horizon with streaks of rose and fading gold. The very character of Orange Hill seems etched into this quiet, enduring land, a place where the vastness of the horizon invites contemplation.
The story of Orange Hill is intrinsically tied to the rich grazing history of the Maranoa region, a pastoral legacy that continues to shape its identity and economy. Sheep and cattle have long been the lifeblood here, their presence marked by the vast fenced properties and the occasional glimpse of stockmen moving with practiced ease. The land, though appearing understated, yields its bounty through diligent effort, a characteristic that defines the local character. While large-scale mining has not been a defining feature, the subtle mineral hues in the soil hint at the earth's deeper treasures, a quiet promise beneath the surface. Orange Hill’s pace is that of the seasons, a steady rhythm dictated by the needs of the land and the enduring spirit of its people, a quiet resilience that echoes the very landscape it inhabits.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Orange Hill, 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 Orange Hill, in the Maranoa Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Orange Hill includes the postcode (4455), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Maranoa Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Orange Hill 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. |