Rubyvale, 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 Rubyvale, in the Central Highlands Regional local government area.
| Locality | Rubyvale |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Central Highlands Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -23.39784 |
| Longitude | 147.66396 |
| Population | 510 |
| Density | 1.5 /km² |
| Area | 337.1 km² |
| Elevation | 252 m |
| Postcode | 4702 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 703 km northwest |
Rubyvale is a locality in the Central Highlands Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 510. The locality covers an area of 337.1 km², giving a population density of about 1.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 252 m above sea level. It lies approximately 703 km northwest of Brisbane. Rubyvale is located at 23.3978°S, 147.6640°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4702. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Rubyvale rests under a wide, indifferent sky, a scatter of corrugated iron and weathered timber clinging to the ochre earth. It lies 290.5 km west of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 269°T), and is situated 48.3 km west-north-west of Emerald. The land here is a study in muted colours, a palette of baked browns and dusty greens that seem to absorb the fierce Queensland sun. Low, scrubby eucalyptus and hardy acacia dot the landscape, their leaves a pale, dusty grey, offering scant shade against the relentless heat. The air itself feels dry and ancient, carrying the faint, mineral tang of exposed rock and the distant, dry whisper of wind across cracked ground. Even the silence here has a weight to it, a stillness that speaks of vastness and the slow, unhurried passage of time.
This is a place where the earth yields its treasures, and the history of Rubyvale is etched in the very ground beneath your feet. For generations, the promise of sapphires has drawn prospectors and dreamers to this arid heartland, the glittering stones a stark contrast to the duller hues of the surrounding terrain. The local economy, while diversifying, still carries the indelible mark of its mining heritage, a legacy that underpins the resilience and resourcefulness of its inhabitants. Small, family-run gem fossicking parks dot the periphery, offering travellers a chance to sift through the gravel, a tangible connection to the deep past and the enduring allure of the earth's hidden wealth. The rhythm of Rubyvale is one of quiet perseverance, a steady pulse against the immense backdrop of the Australian landscape.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Rubyvale, 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 Rubyvale, in the Central Highlands Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Rubyvale includes the postcode (4702), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Central Highlands Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Rubyvale 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. |