Boonah, 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 Boonah, in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area.
| Locality | Boonah |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Scenic Rim Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -27.99134 |
| Longitude | 152.69615 |
| Population | 2,521 |
| Density | 227.1 /km² |
| Area | 11.1 km² |
| Elevation | 109 m |
| Postcode | 4310 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 66 km south-southwest |
Boonah is a locality in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,521. The locality covers an area of 11.1 km², giving a population density of about 227.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 109 m above sea level. It lies approximately 66 km south-southwest of Brisbane. Boonah is located at 27.9913°S, 152.6961°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4310. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Boonah unfolds at the foot of the Great Dividing Range, a scattering of ochre roofs and green paddocks cupped by the ancient, rounded shoulders of the Main Range National Park. It lies 49.0 km south-south-west of Forest Lake, QLD (from Forest Lake, QLD: bearing 213°T), and is situated 10.4 km south-east of Kalbar. The air here carries the scent of eucalyptus and damp earth, especially after a rain, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to deepen, painting the distant hills in shades of bruised plum and soft lavender. The land itself is a patchwork of rich, dark soil, ideal for cultivation, and steeper slopes cloaked in native bushland, where the calls of unseen birds echo through the stillness. Beyond the town's edge, the fields stretch out, delineated by fences that trace the contours of the land, leading the eye towards the imposing, weathered faces of the mountains that form a constant, quiet backdrop to everyday life.
This corner of the Scenic Rim has long been shaped by the fertile ground and the rhythm of the seasons. Its history is written in the legacy of farming, particularly dairying and beef grazing, which have sustained Boonah and its surrounding hamlets for generations, leaving behind a landscape of well-tended pastures and weathered farm structures. The local economy still draws heavily from this agricultural heritage, but increasingly, it embraces the quiet allure of tourism, drawing visitors seeking the peace of the countryside and the natural beauty of the nearby national parks. Boonah also serves as a vital centre for its neighbouring farming districts, its main street a hub of activity where the weekly market buzzes with the sale of local produce and artisanal goods, a tangible connection to the land and its bounty.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Boonah, 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 Boonah, in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Boonah includes the postcode (4310), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Scenic Rim 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 Boonah 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. |