Surat, 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 Surat, in the Maranoa Regional local government area.
| Locality | Surat |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Maranoa Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -27.15305 |
| Longitude | 149.06375 |
| Population | 405 |
| Density | 191.9 /km² |
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Elevation | 248 m |
| Postcode | 4417 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 393 km west |
Surat is a locality in the Maranoa Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 405. The locality covers an area of 2.1 km², giving a population density of about 191.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 248 m above sea level. It lies approximately 393 km west of Brisbane. Surat is located at 27.1531°S, 149.0637°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4417. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Surat rests on the Maranoa River, its flat plains stretching towards a horizon often softened by a hazy, pale blue sky. It lies 288.7 km west of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 278°T), and is situated 70.5 km south-south-east of Roma. The land here is a study in muted colours, ochre earth bleeding into dusty green scrub and the occasional hardy grey-green of mulga. Cattle properties dot the landscape, their paddocks defined by weathered fences that seem to whisper tales of seasons past. The air, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries a dry, warm scent, a mixture of baked earth and wild herbs, and the distant lowing of cattle can sometimes drift on the breeze, a gentle reminder of the enduring pastoral heart of this place.
The story of Surat is intrinsically tied to the wool and cattle industries that have shaped this region for generations. Established as a crossing point on the Balonne River, its early days were shaped by the hardy travellers and drovers who passed through, seeking respite and supplies. The discovery of artesian water in the late 19th century was a turning point, allowing for more reliable stock numbers and cementing Surat's role as a vital hub for grazing. Though the river itself is often a gentle murmur, its presence is a constant, its banks lined with river red gums that offer shade and a splash of vivid green against the prevailing earth tones, a subtle beauty that speaks of resilience and endurance.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Surat, 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 Surat, in the Maranoa Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Surat includes the postcode (4417), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Maranoa 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 Surat 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. |