Rossmoya, 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 Rossmoya, in the Livingstone Shire local government area.
| Locality | Rossmoya |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Livingstone Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -23.04934 |
| Longitude | 150.49594 |
| Population | 63 |
| Density | 1.0 /km² |
| Area | 62.2 km² |
| Elevation | 35 m |
| Postcode | 4702 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 553 km north-northwest |
Rossmoya is a locality in the Livingstone Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 63. The locality covers an area of 62.2 km², giving a population density of about 1.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 35 m above sea level. It lies approximately 553 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Rossmoya is located at 23.0493°S, 150.4959°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4702. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Rossmoya lies in a landscape sculpted by the slow, patient work of water and wind. It lies 36.7 km north of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 358°T), and is situated 14.3 km north-north-east of The Caves. Rolling plains, a mosaic of ochre and muted green, stretch towards a horizon softened by the haze of distance, interrupted only by the occasional sturdy gum tree standing sentinel against the vast Queensland sky. The air here carries the dry, sweet scent of sun-baked earth and the subtle perfume of wildflowers that bloom in resilient bursts after the infrequent rains. Even in the stillness, a faint rustling whispers through the dry grasses, a constant reminder of the land’s own quiet breath.
The history of Rossmoya is entwined with the ebb and flow of pastoral pursuits, the land having long supported cattle grazing on its expansive pastures. For generations, this region has sustained families who understand the rhythms of the seasons and the subtle shifts in the land's bounty. The local economy, while humble, is anchored by this enduring connection to the earth, with a steady stream of produce making its way to neighbouring markets. A distinctive character emerges from this grounded existence, a quiet resilience and a deep-seated understanding of place, where the subtle hues of dusk often paint the landscape in shades of rose and violet, a daily spectacle that marks the passage of time.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Rossmoya, 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 Rossmoya, in the Livingstone Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Rossmoya includes the postcode (4702), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Livingstone Shire), 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 Rossmoya 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. |