Springsure, 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 Springsure, in the Central Highlands Regional local government area.
| Locality | Springsure |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Central Highlands Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -24.0862 |
| Longitude | 148.07726 |
| Population | 1,115 |
| Density | 7.9 /km² |
| Area | 142.0 km² |
| Elevation | 329 m |
| Postcode | 4722 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 622 km northwest |
Springsure is a locality in the Central Highlands Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,115. The locality covers an area of 142.0 km², giving a population density of about 7.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 329 m above sea level. It lies approximately 622 km northwest of Brisbane. Springsure is located at 24.0862°S, 148.0773°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4722. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Springsure rests in a broad valley, cradled by the low, rolling slopes of the western Carnarvon Range. It lies 259.8 km west-south-west of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 252°T), and is situated 58.6 km south of Emerald. The land here is a study in muted greens and ochres, a landscape softened by distance and the pervasive, dry Queensland air that seems to hum with a quiet energy. Scrubby acacia and eucalyptus dot the plains, their leaves catching the sunlight in a thousand tiny glints, while further off, the more substantial bulk of the mountains rises, their ancient forms etched against the vast, pale blue sky. The earth itself feels sun-baked, a terracotta canvas stretching towards the horizon, punctuated by the occasional, hardy spinifex or the stark silhouette of a windmill.
The story of Springsure is deeply entwined with the rich pastoral heritage of the region, a legacy of sheep and cattle grazing that still defines much of its economy. This is a place where the land is worked with a patient diligence, where the fortunes of the community have long been tied to the capricious bounty of the seasons. Miners, too, have carved their own chapters into Springsure’s history, drawn by the earth’s hidden treasures, though the echoes of those bustling days are now more subdued, a whisper in the wind. The town itself maintains a quiet dignity, a collection of buildings that speak of generations of resilience and a life lived at a pace dictated by the sun and the seasons, a place where the vastness of the surrounding landscape seems to inform the very character of its inhabitants.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Springsure, 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 Springsure, in the Central Highlands Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Springsure includes the postcode (4722), 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 Springsure 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. |