Roma, 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 Roma, in the Maranoa Regional local government area.
| Locality | Roma |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Maranoa Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -26.56327 |
| Longitude | 148.80243 |
| Population | 7,105 |
| Density | 91.0 /km² |
| Area | 78.0 km² |
| Elevation | 301 m |
| Postcode | 4455 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 430 km west-northwest |
Roma is a locality in the Maranoa Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,105. The locality covers an area of 78.0 km², giving a population density of about 91.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 301 m above sea level. It lies approximately 430 km west-northwest of Brisbane. Roma is located at 26.5633°S, 148.8024°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4455. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Roma sprawls across a gentle rise, where the ochre earth breathes a dry, warm air under a sky that stretches from horizon to horizon, a canvas of astonishing blue. It lies 330.8 km west-north-west of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 289°T). The landscape is a study in muted colours, of pale grasses and scattered brigalow scrub, the land seemingly parched yet resilient, holding secrets of tenacious life. Even in the midday glare, a certain softness pervades, a quality of light that bleaches the vibrant greens to subtle sage and casts long, languid shadows from the hardy trees that punctuate the plains. The very air seems to hum with a quiet, persistent energy, a testament to the enduring spirit of this country.
This is a place where the rich pastoral heritage is etched into the very character of Roma, a hub for the surrounding sheep and cattle stations that have long formed the backbone of its economy. The Maranoa River, often a whisper of water in the dry seasons, has nonetheless shaped the fortunes and the stories of this region, a vital artery for life and trade. Roma’s history is intertwined with the wool industry, its saleyards once a bustling epicentre for the fleece that clothed the nation, and that legacy still colours the town’s identity. The scent of dust, mingled with the faint, sweet perfume of eucalypt, is the signature aroma of Roma, a constant reminder of its deep connection to the land and the enduring pulse of rural Australia.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Roma, 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 Roma, in the Maranoa Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Roma includes the postcode (4455), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Maranoa 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 Roma 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. |