Rosedale, 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 Rosedale, in the Gladstone Regional local government area.
| Locality | Rosedale |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Gladstone Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -24.6511 |
| Longitude | 151.92036 |
| Population | 452 |
| Density | 1.2 /km² |
| Area | 374.7 km² |
| Elevation | 35 m |
| Postcode | 4674 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 332 km north-northwest |
Rosedale is a locality in the Gladstone Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 452. The locality covers an area of 374.7 km², giving a population density of about 1.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 35 m above sea level. It lies approximately 332 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Rosedale is located at 24.6511°S, 151.9204°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4674. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Rosedale rests in a landscape where the land begins its gentle incline towards the coast, a place of broad horizons under a sky that often seems to hold its breath. It lies 124.6 km north-west of Maryborough, QLD (from Maryborough, QLD: bearing 321°T), and is situated 25.8 km west-north-west of Avondale. The terrain here is a mosaic of cleared paddocks, painted in varying shades of ochre and viridian, interspersed with stands of native eucalypts that stand sentinel against the prevailing winds. The air carries a faint, dry scent of sun-baked earth and the subtle perfume of unseen wildflowers, a fragrance that deepens as the afternoon light softens, bathing the rolling country in a warm, honeyed glow. The soil itself, a rich, loamy red, speaks of a long agricultural past, hinting at the resilience and persistence of those who have worked this land for generations.
The history of Rosedale is intrinsically tied to the pastoral and agricultural wealth of the region, a story etched into the very character of the place. For many years, cattle grazing and farming formed the backbone of the local economy, with properties stretching across the undulating country, producing prime beef and grains. Evidence of this heritage can still be seen in the sturdy, weathered farmhouses and the occasional relic of a bygone era. While the broader Gladstone region has seen shifts in its economic drivers, with mining and port activities becoming more prominent, Rosedale retains a connection to its rural roots, with a steady stream of produce still finding its way to market. The pace of life here is unhurried, a quiet counterpoint to the busier coastal hubs, allowing for a deeper appreciation of the subtle beauty of the Queensland countryside.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Rosedale, 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 Rosedale, in the Gladstone Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Rosedale includes the postcode (4674), 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 Rosedale 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. |