Coolabunia, 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 Coolabunia, in the South Burnett Regional local government area.
| Locality | Coolabunia |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | South Burnett Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -26.59699 |
| Longitude | 151.88907 |
| Population | 167 |
| Density | 4.1 /km² |
| Area | 41.2 km² |
| Elevation | 482 m |
| Postcode | 4610 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 149 km northwest |
Coolabunia is a locality in the South Burnett Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 167. The locality covers an area of 41.2 km², giving a population density of about 4.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 482 m above sea level. It lies approximately 149 km northwest of Brisbane. Coolabunia is located at 26.5970°S, 151.8891°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4610. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Coolabunia unfolds across a landscape of subtle gradients, where the rich, red earth, a signature of the South Burnett, cradles a mosaic of agricultural endeavours. It lies 89.6 km west-south-west of Gympie, QLD (from Gympie, QLD: bearing 239°T), and is situated 9.8 km south-south-east of Kingaroy. Rolling hills, softened by the Queensland sun, give way to stretches of pasture dotted with grazing cattle, their silhouettes often sharp against the vast, pale blue sky. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the dust of worked soil and the faint, sweet perfume of eucalypts, a constant reminder of the natural world that shapes the rhythm of life. In the late afternoon, the light takes on a honeyed quality, bathing the land in a warm glow that seems to linger, imbuing the quiet expanses with a profound sense of peace.
The story of Coolabunia is intrinsically tied to the land's bounty, a narrative woven through generations of farming and grazing. Originally a hub for dairy and mixed farming, the district's economy has evolved, with peanut cultivation and cattle production remaining significant pillars, their presence evident in the neat rows of crops and the contented herds. This region, like much of the South Burnett, has also seen a burgeoning interest in viticulture, with neighbouring areas producing wines that capture the essence of the local terroir. The character of Coolabunia is one of quiet resilience and steady industry, a place where hard work is a given, and the connection to the earth fosters a grounded, unpretentious way of life for its inhabitants.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Coolabunia, 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 Coolabunia, in the South Burnett Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Coolabunia includes the postcode (4610), telephone area code (07), and local government area (South Burnett 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 Coolabunia 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. |