Taunton, 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 Taunton, in the Gladstone Regional local government area.
| Locality | Taunton |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Gladstone Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -24.41444 |
| Longitude | 151.79219 |
| Population | 59 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 113.6 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 4674 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 361 km north-northwest |
Taunton is a locality in the Gladstone Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 59. The locality covers an area of 113.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 361 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Taunton is located at 24.4144°S, 151.7922°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4674. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Taunton sleeps under a sky that frequently bleeds hues of bruised plum and molten gold as the day surrenders to night. It lies 153.4 km north-west of Maryborough, QLD (from Maryborough, QLD: bearing 323°T), and is situated 24.1 km south-south-west of Agnes Water. This is a place where the broad, flat plains, stitched with the emerald threads of irrigation channels, eventually surrender to a gentle rise of rolling country, dotted with the hardy silhouettes of eucalyptus and acacia. The air here, especially after a summer shower, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and the faintest whisper of distant cattle. It’s a landscape that feels both patient and resilient, where the sun bakes the earth to a warm, ochre dust that clings to everything, and the wind, when it blows, carries tales from the vast, open spaces.
The history of Taunton is intrinsically linked to the fertile lands that surround it, a story of pioneering spirit and agricultural endeavour. For generations, the economy has been anchored by the cultivation of crops that thrive in the Queensland sunshine, a bounty carefully nurtured by the life-giving waters drawn from the nearby river system. This dedication to the land has shaped the character of Taunton, fostering a sense of community built on shared hard work and a deep connection to the seasons. While not a place of grand monuments, Taunton’s quiet persistence and its role as a vital agricultural hub are its most enduring features, a testament to the enduring appeal of the Australian bush and the people who call it home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Taunton, 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 Taunton, in the Gladstone Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Taunton includes the postcode (4674), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Gladstone Regional), 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 Taunton 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. |