Oxford, 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 Oxford, in the Isaac Regional local government area.
| Locality | Oxford |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Isaac Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -21.89652 |
| Longitude | 148.68465 |
| Population | 43 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 1071.7 km² |
| Elevation | 183 m |
| Postcode | 4742 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 759 km northwest |
Oxford is a locality in the Isaac Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 43. The locality covers an area of 1071.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 183 m above sea level. It lies approximately 759 km northwest of Brisbane. Oxford is located at 21.8965°S, 148.6847°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4742. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Oxford sprawls across a landscape etched by the subtle curve of the land, where the Queensland sun casts long shadows across ochre earth and sparse, resilient vegetation. It lies 98.5 km south-south-west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 212°T), and is situated 38.3 km east of Coppabella. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, a blend of dust and the faint perfume of native grasses baking in the heat, a constant reminder of the vastness that surrounds this settlement. Low-slung buildings, weathered by seasons of sun and wind, cluster together, their colours muted against the pale blue of an expansive sky, a quiet testament to lives lived at a measured pace. The terrain itself is a study in subtle undulation, a gentle rolling that hints at ancient geological forces, now softened by the persistent work of wind and rain.
This corner of the Isaac Region, Oxford, has long been shaped by the pulse of the land and the endeavours of its people. Its history is entwined with the pastoral leases that once defined its horizons, the sheep and cattle that grazed these plains now a fading memory for some, a foundational chapter for others. The quiet hum of local commerce, still tied to the land through agriculture and grazing, provides the steady heartbeat of Oxford, though the subtle shifts in the broader economy are never far from mindful conversation. There are no grand pronouncements here, no towering monuments, but a quiet dignity that speaks of resilience and a deep, abiding connection to this particular slice of Queensland.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Oxford, 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 Oxford, in the Isaac Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Oxford includes the postcode (4742), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Isaac 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 Oxford 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. |