Peak Vale, 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 Peak Vale, in the Central Highlands Regional local government area.
| Locality | Peak Vale |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Central Highlands Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -23.23167 |
| Longitude | 147.34295 |
| Population | 35 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 816.8 km² |
| Elevation | 366 m |
| Postcode | 4721 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 740 km northwest |
Peak Vale is a locality in the Central Highlands Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 35. The locality covers an area of 816.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 366 m above sea level. It lies approximately 740 km northwest of Brisbane. Peak Vale is located at 23.2317°S, 147.3430°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4721. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Peak Vale exists as a broad expanse of rust-coloured earth, where the land rises and falls in gentle, sweeping undulations under a sky that often burns with an intense, unwavering blue. It lies 299.9 km south-west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 219°T), and is situated 37.6 km west-north-west of Rubyvale. The character of this place is etched into the hardy spinifex that clings stubbornly to the slopes, the scattered ghost gums standing sentinel, their pale bark a stark contrast against the ochre soil, and the distant, hazy shapes of low ranges that form the horizon. Here, the air itself feels ancient, carrying the scent of dry eucalyptus and the silent hum of an immense, sun-drenched quietude. The light at dusk is a spectacle of molten gold and bruised purple, bleeding across the vast canvas of the sky, a daily benediction over this rugged terrain.
The history of Peak Vale is intrinsically tied to the relentless pursuit of its mineral wealth, a story written in the abandoned shafts and overgrown tracks that crisscross the land. For generations, the promise of precious metals has drawn hopeful souls, shaping the local economy and leaving behind a legacy of tenacity and grit. While the boom times may ebb and flow, the spirit of enterprise endures, with grazing properties now coexisting alongside the enduring allure of the earth's hidden treasures. The few scattered homesteads, often painted in muted tones to blend with their surroundings, speak of a life lived in close communion with the land, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of daily existence and community bonds are forged in the shared understanding of this demanding yet beautiful country.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Peak Vale, 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 Peak Vale, in the Central Highlands Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Peak Vale includes the postcode (4721), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Central Highlands 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 Peak Vale 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. |