Reid River, 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 Reid River, in the Charters Towers Regional local government area.
| Locality | Reid River |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Charters Towers Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -19.74389 |
| Longitude | 146.79473 |
| Population | 123 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 402.4 km² |
| Elevation | 77 m |
| Postcode | 4816 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1068 km northwest |
Reid River is a locality in the Charters Towers Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 123. The locality covers an area of 402.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 77 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1068 km northwest of Brisbane. Reid River is located at 19.7439°S, 146.7947°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4816. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Reid River is a name whispered by the wind across Queensland's rolling plains, a place where the land breathes dust and the sky stretches to an almost impossible blue. It lies 49.6 km south of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 170°T), and is situated 40.3 km south-south-east of Kelso. Here, the landscape is a study in contrasts: vast, sun-baked grazing country gives way to the more verdant banks of the river itself, a ribbon of life threading through the otherwise parched earth. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, earthy scent, tinged with the faint sweetness of eucalyptus. Scattered properties, each a small kingdom unto itself, dot the horizon, their corrugated iron roofs glinting like distant scales under the relentless sun. The very texture of the ground underfoot speaks of ancient soils, a mix of ochre and pale sand, testament to the slow, steady work of erosion and time.
The history of Reid River is inextricably linked to the pastoral industry, a story etched into the very fabric of the land by generations of graziers. For over a century, cattle have been the lifeblood here, their presence shaping the landscape and the local economy. The vast paddocks, stretching for kilometres, are a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have worked this country, their endeavours often a quiet battle against the unpredictable Queensland climate. While mining has played a role in the broader regional economy, at Reid River, the focus has remained resolutely on the land, on the hardy breeds of cattle that thrive in its challenging conditions. There is a profound sense of continuity here, a feeling that the present is built upon the sturdy foundations of the past, and that the rhythm of life, dictated by the seasons and the needs of the livestock, continues much as it always has.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Reid River, 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 Reid River, in the Charters Towers Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Reid River includes the postcode (4816), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Charters Towers 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 Reid River 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. |