Riordanvale, 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 Riordanvale, in the Whitsunday Regional local government area.
| Locality | Riordanvale |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Whitsunday Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -20.28557 |
| Longitude | 148.64491 |
| Population | 304 |
| Density | 25.2 /km² |
| Area | 12.1 km² |
| Elevation | 69 m |
| Postcode | 4800 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 914 km north-northwest |
Riordanvale is a locality in the Whitsunday Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 304. The locality covers an area of 12.1 km², giving a population density of about 25.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 69 m above sea level. It lies approximately 914 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Riordanvale is located at 20.2856°S, 148.6449°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4800. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Riordanvale rests against the soft contours of the land, where the earth, a rich ochre beneath a sky of boundless blue, rolls gently towards the distant whisper of the Great Dividing Range. It lies 110.7 km north-north-west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 329°T), and is situated 5.1 km west of Cannonvale. The air here, particularly as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent, carries the subtle perfume of dry grass and the faint, sweet scent of eucalypt, a fragrance that clings to the senses like a memory. Scattered homesteads dot the landscape, their tin roofs catching the light, small islands of human presence in a sea of verdant pastures and the occasional dark silhouette of a waterhole. The very character of Riordanvale is one of patient endurance, of a landscape that has shaped its inhabitants as much as they have shaped it, a quiet strength etched into the land itself.
The story of Riordanvale is one of hardy pioneers who sought sustenance from this generous, yet demanding, soil. Early pastoral leases, carved out of the bush, laid the foundation for the grazing industry that continues to define the local economy, with cattle mobs moving with a timeless rhythm across the plains. The legacy of these early days is still visible in the weathered fences and the sturdy, practical architecture of the older farm buildings. While farming and grazing remain the lifeblood, the proximity to the broader Whitsunday region hints at the burgeoning tourism that touches Riordanvale, drawing travellers seeking a more authentic Queensland experience away from the coastal bustle. The Webb’s Creek, a ribbon of silver through the landscape, nourishes the land and serves as a vital artery, its banks a haven for the local birdlife, a constant, quiet hum of life that underscores the enduring spirit of Riordanvale.
Loading news…
Loading news-world…
Loading news-world…
This page provides an interactive Google map of Riordanvale, 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 Riordanvale, in the Whitsunday Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Riordanvale includes the postcode (4800), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Whitsunday 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 Riordanvale 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. |