Cherwell, 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 Cherwell, in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Cherwell |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Fraser Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -25.27221 |
| Longitude | 152.47959 |
| Population | 11 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 145.5 km² |
| Elevation | 21 m |
| Postcode | 4660 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 250 km north-northwest |
Cherwell is a locality in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 11. The locality covers an area of 145.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 21 m above sea level. It lies approximately 250 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Cherwell is located at 25.2722°S, 152.4796°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4660. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Cherwell exhales a quiet warmth, a place where the land breathes with a gentle, rolling character under a sky that often stretches in shades of pale blue and the softest grey. It lies 35.4 km north-west of Maryborough, QLD (from Maryborough, QLD: bearing 323°T), and is situated 14.8 km west-south-west of Burrum Heads. The terrain here is a subtle tapestry of green, dotted with the sturdy forms of gum trees and interspersed with paddocks that speak of patient cultivation. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a faint, dry scent of dust and sun-baked earth, a tangible reminder of the region's enduring connection to the land. Here, life moves with a deliberate cadence, the days unfolding not with a rush, but with a steady, unhurried flow, much like the languid curves of the distant waterways that etch their way through the landscape.
The history of Cherwell is deeply entwined with the agricultural spirit of the Fraser Coast, its early settlers drawn by the promise of fertile soil and the opportunity to carve a life from the Queensland bush. For generations, the economy has found its footing in the consistent yield of local produce, a tradition carried on by families whose roots run as deep as the ancient trees that stand sentinel over the fields. While the immediate surroundings whisper of farming and grazing, the broader region, with its proximity to the coast, hints at a dual character, a place where the land’s bounty meets the ocean’s call, creating a unique economic and cultural blend that defines Cherwell.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cherwell, 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 Cherwell, in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Cherwell includes the postcode (4660), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Fraser Coast 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 Cherwell 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. |