Westwood, 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 Westwood, in the Banana Shire local government area.
| Locality | Westwood |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Banana Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -23.67386 |
| Longitude | 150.16367 |
| Population | 199 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 445.8 km² |
| Elevation | 184 m |
| Postcode | 4702 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 510 km northwest |
Westwood is a locality in the Banana Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 199. The locality covers an area of 445.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 184 m above sea level. It lies approximately 510 km northwest of Brisbane. Westwood is located at 23.6739°S, 150.1637°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4702. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Westwood rests in a wide, sun-kissed expanse, where the land breathes in the dry Queensland air and the horizon stretches, unbroken, towards the distant haze. It lies 48.2 km south-west of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 227°T), and is situated 24.5 km west of Mount Morgan. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, a gentle rolling of earth that supports hardy grasses and the occasional sturdy gum, their silvery leaves catching the light. Dust, fine as talcum powder, coats everything, a constant reminder of the elements, and in the quiet mornings, before the sun asserts its full authority, a cool stillness settles, broken only by the chirrup of unseen birds. The character of Westwood is etched in this patient landscape, a place where life moves with a deliberate pace, attuned to the sky and the soil.
The history of Westwood is entwined with the rich, red earth and the promise of its bounty. Once, this land was shaped by ancient rhythms, and later, by the determined hands of selectors who saw potential in its seemingly untamed character. The local economy, still largely anchored in the pastoral industry, sees cattle grazing on vast properties, their lowing a familiar sound carried on the breeze. This is a place where the spirit of the land is respected, where a traveller might observe the deep, satisfying colour of the soil after a rare rain, a vibrant contrast to the usual ochre tones. While not a bustling centre, Westwood holds its own distinct identity, a quiet assertion of place in the broader tapestry of the Banana Shire.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Westwood, 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 Westwood, in the Banana Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Westwood includes the postcode (4702), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Banana Shire), 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 Westwood 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. |