Ross 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 Ross River, in the Townsville City local government area.
| Locality | Ross River |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Townsville City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -19.4786 |
| Longitude | 146.7876 |
| Area | 121.4 km² |
| Elevation | 19 m |
| Postcode | 4816 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1092 km northwest |
Ross River is a locality in the Townsville City local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 121.4 km². It sits at an elevation of around 19 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1092 km northwest of Brisbane. Ross River is located at 19.4786°S, 146.7876°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4816. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Ross River sprawls across a landscape where the Queensland sun, even in its gentler moments, bleaches the earth to a pale ochre and casts long, sharp shadows from the sparse vegetation. It lies 20.8 km south-south-east of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 159°T), and is situated 12.4 km south-east of Kelso. The air here carries a dry, dusty scent, mingled with the faint, sweet perfume of eucalypts that cling tenaciously to the undulating terrain. It’s a place of wide skies and a horizon that seems to stretch into forever, a vast canvas painted in shades of muted green, dusty brown, and an almost blinding blue. The land itself feels ancient, a patient observer of seasons and change, its surface textured by the wind and the relentless passage of time, offering a quiet, enduring beauty to those who pause to notice.
The story of Ross River is intrinsically tied to the fertile strip that flanks its winding waterway, a lifeline that has sustained life and industry for generations. Historically, its economy has been shaped by the rich soils supporting cattle grazing and the cultivation of various crops, with the river serving as a vital conduit for transport and irrigation, a constant murmur beneath the hum of daily life. Even now, the echoes of past endeavours can be felt in the weathered farmhouses and the quiet diligence of its people, who have learned to thrive in this challenging yet rewarding environment, their lives a testament to resilience and a deep connection to the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ross 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 Ross River, in the Townsville City local government area.
Detailed location data for Ross River includes the postcode (4816), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Townsville City), 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 Ross 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. |