Coomoo, 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 Coomoo, in the Central Highlands Regional local government area.
| Locality | Coomoo |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Central Highlands Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -23.85873 |
| Longitude | 149.50923 |
| Population | 23 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 522.9 km² |
| Elevation | 130 m |
| Postcode | 4702 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 534 km northwest |
Coomoo is a locality in the Central Highlands Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 23. The locality covers an area of 522.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 130 m above sea level. It lies approximately 534 km northwest of Brisbane. Coomoo is located at 23.8587°S, 149.5092°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4702. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Coomoo lies in a broad expanse where the land gently dips and rises, a quiet country of ochre-hued earth and tenacious scrub. It lies 115.1 km west-south-west of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 242°T), and is situated 28.2 km north of Woorabinda. The air here carries a subtle dryness, a constant whisper of the sun's intent, yet after rain, it blooms with the sharp, clean scent of eucalyptus and damp soil. Low hills, softened by distance and the haze of a warm climate, form a porous horizon, broken by the occasional cluster of hardy trees that cling to the inclines. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a honeyed quality, slanting across the landscape and deepening the shadows in the shallow gullies, lending a serene, almost timeless character to the surroundings.
The history of Coomoo is etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring cycles of the land and the resilience of its people. Once, this was a place of quiet passage for Indigenous custodians, their connection to the country a deep and ancient one. Later, the promise of grazing land drew selectors, their efforts to tame the earth shaping the early economy, with cattle stations becoming the backbone of the district for generations. Today, while pockets of agriculture persist, the heartbeat of Coomoo is often felt in the steady rhythm of its local services, catering to a scattering of residents and the occasional traveller seeking refuge from the vastness of the Central Highlands. The sense of community is palpable, a quiet understanding forged in shared experience and the enduring appeal of this distinctive corner of Queensland.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Coomoo, 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 Coomoo, in the Central Highlands Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Coomoo includes the postcode (4702), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Central Highlands Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Coomoo 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. |