Thompson Point, 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 Thompson Point, in the Livingstone Shire local government area.
| Locality | Thompson Point |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Livingstone Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -23.47595 |
| Longitude | 150.8323 |
| Population | 6 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 251.2 km² |
| Elevation | 37 m |
| Postcode | 4702 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 496 km north-northwest |
Thompson Point is a locality in the Livingstone Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 6. The locality covers an area of 251.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 37 m above sea level. It lies approximately 496 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Thompson Point is located at 23.4760°S, 150.8323°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4702. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Thompson Point unfurls along a rugged coastline, where the tenacious scrubland, a resilient tapestry of spinifex and hardy shrubs, meets the restless grey-blue of the ocean. It lies 34.6 km east-south-east of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 108°T), and is situated 20.3 km south of Zilzie. The air here carries the sharp tang of salt, a constant reminder of the sea's proximity, and the light, particularly as the day wears on, possesses a softening amber hue that washes over the low, rolling hills. The land itself feels ancient, worn smooth by countless seasons and the persistent caress of the wind, a place where the raw power of nature is not so much observed as it is deeply felt. The few scattered homesteads, their tin roofs gleaming dully in the sun, seem to hunker down against the vastness, testament to the enduring spirit required to make a life on this wild edge.
The story of Thompson Point is intrinsically linked to the ebb and flow of coastal industries, a history etched not in grand monuments but in the quiet persistence of its people. For generations, the bounty of the sea, whether through fishing or the harvesting of its smaller treasures, has sustained the local economy, a livelihood passed down through families. While large-scale operations are not the hallmark of Thompson Point, a steady hum of activity can be found in the small harbour, where boats are mended and the day's catch is brought ashore. The character of Thompson Point is one of quiet self-reliance, a place where neighbours understand the unspoken language of shared challenges and the simple beauty of a life lived in close communion with the elements.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Thompson Point, 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 Thompson Point, in the Livingstone Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Thompson Point includes the postcode (4702), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Livingstone Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Thompson Point 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. |