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| Locality | Cooran |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Noosa Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -26.3379 |
| Longitude | 152.81896 |
| Population | 1,603 |
| Density | 42.3 /km² |
| Area | 37.9 km² |
| Elevation | 102 m |
| Postcode | 4569 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 128 km north |
Cooran is a locality in the Noosa Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,603. The locality covers an area of 37.9 km², giving a population density of about 42.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 102 m above sea level. It lies approximately 128 km north of Brisbane. Cooran is located at 26.3379°S, 152.8190°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4569. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Cooran rests in the gentle embrace of rolling hills, a landscape sculpted by the abundant rainfall that feeds its verdant pastures and rainforest remnants. It lies 23.3 km south-east of Gympie, QLD (from Gympie, QLD: bearing 138°T), and is situated 12.5 km north-west of Cooroy. The air here carries a particular cleanness, a subtle perfume of damp earth and eucalyptus, especially potent after a summer shower. The terrain, a mosaic of rich, dark soil and stony outcrops, rises and falls in a soft cadence, giving the impression of a landscape breathing. From its higher vantage points, the eye travels across a patchwork of cultivated fields and dense, ancient-looking timber, punctuated by the occasional glint of sunlight on a distant watercourse. The character of Cooran is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the days unfold with a steady, unhurried grace.
The story of Cooran is deeply entwined with the rich agricultural potential of its soil, a legacy that began with dairy farming and has since diversified to include cattle grazing and a growing appreciation for artisanal produce. The railway line, a vital artery in its early days, still whispers of a time when Cooran was a bustling hub for the surrounding farming communities, its sidings once laden with the bounty of the land. Today, this heritage is subtly celebrated in the local economy, with small businesses catering to both residents and the increasing number of travellers drawn to the region's natural beauty and laid-back atmosphere. The proximity to protected rainforests and the nearby hinterland ranges provides a constant reminder of the wilder forces that shaped this place, offering a peaceful counterpoint to the cultivated fields and the gentle hum of everyday life in Cooran.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Cooran, Queensland. 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 Cooran, in the Noosa Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Cooran includes the postcode (4569), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Noosa Shire), 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 Cooran is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |