Canungra, 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 Canungra, in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area.
| Locality | Canungra |
| 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 | -28.03857 |
| Longitude | 153.14192 |
| Population | 1,254 |
| Density | 42.0 /km² |
| Area | 29.9 km² |
| Elevation | 96 m |
| Postcode | 4275 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 64 km south |
Canungra is a locality in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,254. The locality covers an area of 29.9 km², giving a population density of about 42.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 96 m above sea level. It lies approximately 64 km south of Brisbane. Canungra is located at 28.0386°S, 153.1419°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4275. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Canungra rests in a valley where the Tamborine Plateau begins its gentle ascent, its namesake creek tracing a winding course through rich, alluvial soil. It lies 22.9 km south-west of Upper Coomera, QLD (from Upper Coomera, QLD: bearing 219°T), and is situated 11.2 km south-south-west of Tamborine Mountain. The air here, particularly in the early morning, carries the damp, earthy scent of the surrounding rainforest and the fainter, sweeter perfume of grazing pastures. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present mist, paints the undulating hills in shades of emerald and ochre, highlighting the deep green of the towering eucalypts that fringe the landscape. The character of Canungra is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the distant calls of unseen birds are as much a part of the soundscape as the hum of local traffic.
This pocket of the Scenic Rim has long been shaped by the bounty of its earth, a history etched in the cleared paddocks that now support dairy herds and the scattered orchards that hint at a past reliance on fruit. Once a significant timber milling centre, the echoes of that industry remain in the weathered timber of older buildings and the very name of the place, derived from an Aboriginal word for a wild fig tree, a testament to the deep connection between the people and the forest. Today, while agriculture remains a cornerstone, Canungra has found a gentler economic footing in tourism, drawing visitors who seek the tranquility of its natural surroundings and the charm of its small-town heart. The nearby national parks offer walking trails that lead to breathtaking vistas, a constant reminder of the ancient, verdant beauty that cradles this enduring locality.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Canungra, 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 Canungra, in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Canungra includes the postcode (4275), 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 Canungra 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. |