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| Locality | Ward |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Murweh Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -25.95025 |
| Longitude | 146.19869 |
| Area | 3426.6 km² |
| Postcode | 4470 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 699 km west-northwest |
Ward is a locality in the Murweh Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 3426.6 km². It lies approximately 699 km west-northwest of Brisbane. Ward is located at 25.9503°S, 146.1987°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4470. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Ward sprawls across a vast, sun-baked plain, a landscape defined by the endless reach of the sky and the resilient whisper of spinifex. It lies 521.0 km south-west of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 236°T), and is situated 50.1 km north-north-west of Charleville. The earth here is a rich ochre, cracked and thirsty, punctuated by hardy, low-slung scrub that clings stubbornly to life. Distant mesas, their edges softened by the shimmering heat haze, stand like ancient sentinels against the horizon, their forms etched in shades of violet and grey as the day wears on. The air itself feels dry and ancient, carrying the faint scent of dust and the subtle perfume of wild herbs.
The history of Ward is deeply entwined with the hardy souls who first carved a living from this unforgiving country. Primarily a centre for cattle grazing, the broad properties surrounding Ward stretch for kilometres, their fences a thin silver thread against the immensity of the land. The local economy still relies heavily on the wool and beef industries, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who chose to make their home here. Occasionally, the quiet hum of a ute or the distant lowing of cattle breaks the profound stillness, a reminder of the steady, unhurried rhythm of life in this remote corner of Queensland.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Ward, Queensland. 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 Ward, in the Murweh Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Ward includes the postcode (4470), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Murweh Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very 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 Ward is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 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. |