Raglan, 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 Raglan, in the Gladstone Regional local government area.
| Locality | Raglan |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Gladstone Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -23.8141 |
| Longitude | 150.74949 |
| Population | 162 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 596.5 km² |
| Elevation | 22 m |
| Postcode | 4697 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 466 km north-northwest |
Raglan is a locality in the Gladstone Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 162. The locality covers an area of 596.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 22 m above sea level. It lies approximately 466 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Raglan is located at 23.8141°S, 150.7495°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4697. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Raglan rests on the coastal plain, where the land gently slopes towards the shimmering expanse of the Pacific. It lies 54.2 km south-south-east of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 153°T), and is situated 40.4 km east-south-east of Mount Morgan. The air here carries the faint, salty tang of the sea, a constant reminder of the neighbouring coastline, even though Raglan itself is a little inland. Broadleaf trees, their leaves a vibrant green against the often-azure sky, punctuate the landscape, offering cool shade in the heat of the day. This is a place of wide horizons, where the rich, red soil of Queensland's coastal hinterland meets the subtler hues of grasslands stretching towards distant, softly rounded hills. The quality of light in the late afternoon is particularly arresting, casting long, languid shadows that deepen the greens and browns of the countryside.
The story of Raglan is tied to the enduring legacy of grazing and agriculture that has shaped much of this region. For generations, cattle have moved across these paddocks, a quiet, persistent rhythm of life that underpins the local economy. While the broader Gladstone region is known for its industrial heart, Raglan offers a gentler counterpoint, a place where the land's bounty is more directly felt in the produce found at the local market. The echoes of earlier settlers are subtle, not grand monuments, but in the sturdy farmhouses and the well-worn tracks that crisscross the countryside, hinting at a history of hard work and resilience. This is a locality that understands the seasons, the subtle shifts in weather, and the quiet satisfaction of the land providing.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Raglan, 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 Raglan, in the Gladstone Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Raglan includes the postcode (4697), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Gladstone Regional), 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 Raglan 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. |