Richmond, Mackay Regional, Queensland
Richmond, 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 Richmond, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
| Locality | Richmond |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Mackay Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -21.08964 |
| Longitude | 149.13712 |
| Area | 10.7 km² |
| Postcode | 4740 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 811 km north-northwest |
Richmond is a locality in the Mackay Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 10.7 km². It lies approximately 811 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Richmond is located at 21.0896°S, 149.1371°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4740. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Richmond sprawls across a broad, fertile plain, where the rich, red earth of the Queensland coast meets the expansive blue of the Coral Sea. It lies 7.7 km north-west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 320°T), and is situated 5.1 km west of Andergrove. The landscape here is a gentle gradient, a gradual softening of the inland’s ruggedness into the coastal littoral, marked by the occasional stand of hardy casuarina trees that lean into the prevailing sea breeze, their needles catching the sunlight like tiny, scattered sequins. The air itself carries a subtle salinity, a constant reminder of the proximity of the ocean, mingling with the sweet, earthy scent of cane fields that stretch as far as the eye can see, their broad leaves rustling in a perpetual, whispered conversation. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, washes over Richmond in a warm, golden hue, softening the edges of the buildings and casting long, languid shadows that stretch across the well-tended verges and the quiet streets.
The history of Richmond is deeply entwined with the cultivation of sugar cane, a legacy evident in the sprawling plantations that continue to define its economy. This agricultural heartland, nourished by the abundant rainfall and the fertile alluvial soils deposited by ancient river systems, has shaped the very character of the place, fostering a spirit of hardworking resilience and a deep connection to the land. For generations, the rhythm of life in Richmond has been dictated by the planting, growing, and harvesting of the cane, a cycle that has seen families put down roots and communities flourish. While sugar remains king, the town also benefits from its position within the broader Mackay region, drawing visitors to its verdant surroundings and the burgeoning tourism that centres on the natural beauty of the neighbouring coastline and the Great Barrier Reef.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Richmond, 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 Richmond, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Richmond includes the postcode (4740), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Mackay Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Richmond 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. |