Araluen, 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 Araluen, in the Gympie Regional local government area.
| Locality | Araluen |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Gympie Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -26.15839 |
| Longitude | 152.65974 |
| Population | 617 |
| Density | 105.7 /km² |
| Area | 5.8 km² |
| Elevation | 115 m |
| Postcode | 4570 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 150 km north-northwest |
Araluen is a locality in the Gympie Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 617. The locality covers an area of 5.8 km², giving a population density of about 105.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 115 m above sea level. It lies approximately 150 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Araluen is located at 26.1584°S, 152.6597°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4570. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Araluen lies nestled amongst rolling hills, a quiet pocket of Queensland where the earth breathes a scent of damp soil and eucalyptus. It lies 2.8 km north of Gympie, QLD (from Gympie, QLD: bearing 357°T), and is situated 5.7 km north of Southside. The landscape here is a gentle unfolding of green, punctuated by the stoic presence of mature gum trees whose bark peels in papery strips, revealing newer layers beneath. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-soft cloud cover, has a particular quality, a diffused luminescence that softens every edge and casts long, slow-moving shadows across the undulating terrain. The air itself feels different, carrying a subtle coolness that hints at its proximity to higher ground and the sheltered valleys that define this locality.
The story of Araluen is one of quiet perseverance, a chapter written in the rich agricultural soil that has sustained generations. For many years, dairy farming formed the backbone of the local economy, the rhythmic churn of cream and the lowing of cattle a familiar soundscape. While that era has largely passed, the land still yields, now supporting a diverse range of produce, from small crops to grazing cattle, with the occasional vineyard adding a splash of colour to the green expanses. The remnants of older ways can still be felt, a sense of community forged through shared seasons and the enduring connection to the land, a quiet strength that resonates through the very character of Araluen.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Araluen, 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 Araluen, in the Gympie Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Araluen includes the postcode (4570), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Gympie Regional), 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 Araluen 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. |