Cooroy, 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 Cooroy, in the Noosa Shire local government area.
| Locality | Cooroy |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Noosa Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -26.42459 |
| Longitude | 152.89865 |
| Population | 3,750 |
| Density | 136.6 /km² |
| Area | 27.4 km² |
| Elevation | 111 m |
| Postcode | 4563 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 117 km north |
Cooroy is a locality in the Noosa Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,750. The locality covers an area of 27.4 km², giving a population density of about 136.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 111 m above sea level. It lies approximately 117 km north of Brisbane. Cooroy is located at 26.4246°S, 152.8987°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4563. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Cooroy rests on a gentle incline, its streets laid out with a quiet confidence that belies the rolling green hills that cradle it. It lies 33.8 km north-north-west of Buderim, QLD (from Buderim, QLD: bearing 330°T), and is situated 12.3 km west-south-west of Tewantin. The air here carries the scent of eucalypt and damp earth, a subtle perfume that shifts with the breeze. Sunlight, often a warm, buttery hue in the mornings, spills across the landscape, illuminating the scattered homes and the vibrant splashes of bougainvillea that spill over fences. The terrain, neither fiercely mountainous nor entirely flat, offers a pleasing undulation, where valleys hold pockets of denser bushland and the higher ground reveals panoramic views of neighbouring farmland stretching towards distant, hazy mountains. Even the sounds of Cooroy possess a distinctive character – the occasional rumble of a truck, the distant bark of a dog, and the pervasive hum of cicadas in the warmer months, all contributing to a sense of peaceful habitation.
The history of Cooroy is intrinsically linked to the rich timber resources that once dominated this region, a legacy still visible in the enduring presence of sawmills and timber yards that form a backbone of its local economy. For generations, the fertile soils have supported dairy farming and fruit orchards, with citrus groves and macadamia farms now contributing significantly to the area's agricultural output. The town centre, a hub of activity, offers a glimpse into this evolving character, where heritage buildings, their facades weathered by the Queensland sun, stand alongside modern shops and cafes. A prominent landmark, the iconic Cooroy Butter Factory, now repurposed as an arts and cultural centre, stands as a tangible reminder of the town's past, drawing visitors and locals alike to its exhibitions and bustling weekend markets, a testament to Cooroy's ability to blend its agrarian roots with a burgeoning creative spirit.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cooroy, 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 Cooroy, in the Noosa Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Cooroy includes the postcode (4563), 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 Cooroy 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. |