Stuart, 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 Stuart, in the Townsville City local government area.
| Locality | Stuart |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Townsville City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -19.32951 |
| Longitude | 146.86503 |
| Population | 1,401 |
| Density | 25.6 /km² |
| Area | 54.7 km² |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Postcode | 4811 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1102 km northwest |
Stuart is a locality in the Townsville City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,401. The locality covers an area of 54.7 km², giving a population density of about 25.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 18 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1102 km northwest of Brisbane. Stuart is located at 19.3295°S, 146.8650°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4811. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Stuart breathes a quiet resilience against the broad, sun-drenched canvas of North Queensland. It lies 9.4 km south-east of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 146°T), and is situated 14.5 km east-south-east of Mount Louisa. The land here is a study in subtle transitions, where the coastal plains begin their slow, patient rise towards the rugged interior, a landscape of hardy scrub and scattered eucalypts that offer scant shade. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, sweet perfume of dry grasses and the distant, salty tang of the Coral Sea, a reminder of the vastness that lies just beyond the horizon. The colours of Stuart are muted ochre and dusty green, softened by the persistent, golden light that seems to linger long after the sun has dipped, painting the sky in hues of apricot and rose.
The history of Stuart is intrinsically tied to the ebb and flow of the land and its resources, a story whispered in the weathered timbers of its older buildings and the quiet hum of its present-day industries. For generations, this locality has been shaped by the bounty of the sea and the earth, with fishing and cattle grazing forming the backbone of its economy. The nearby waterways, once vital arteries for trade and transport, now offer a gentler rhythm, a place for quiet contemplation and the occasional splash of a jumping fish. While not a grand metropolis, Stuart possesses a distinct character, forged in the practicality of its pioneers and the enduring spirit of those who call it home, a place where the past is not forgotten but rather integrated into the unhurried pace of everyday life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Stuart, 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 Stuart, in the Townsville City local government area.
Detailed location data for Stuart includes the postcode (4811), 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 Stuart 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. |