Cootharaba, 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 Cootharaba, in the Noosa Shire local government area.
| Locality | Cootharaba |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Noosa Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -26.28204 |
| Longitude | 152.93885 |
| Population | 843 |
| Density | 12.8 /km² |
| Area | 65.7 km² |
| Elevation | 28 m |
| Postcode | 4565 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 132 km north |
Cootharaba is a locality in the Noosa Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 843. The locality covers an area of 65.7 km², giving a population density of about 12.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 28 m above sea level. It lies approximately 132 km north of Brisbane. Cootharaba is located at 26.2820°S, 152.9389°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4565. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Cootharaba rests on the edge of the vast Noosa River, where the land begins to soften and spread, a tapestry of coastal heath and dappled bushland. It lies 29.8 km east-south-east of Gympie, QLD (from Gympie, QLD: bearing 112°T), and is situated 14.4 km north-north-west of Tewantin. The air here carries a distinct scent, a blend of salt-kissed breezes from the neighbouring ocean and the sweet, earthy perfume of eucalyptus leaves warming under the Queensland sun. The terrain, a gentle incline from the riverbanks, is punctuated by resilient native flora, their hardy forms testament to the region's climate. Across the water, the landscape unfolds in broad strokes of green, a quiet invitation to explore its hidden coves and winding channels, the sunlight glinting off the water's surface like scattered diamonds.
The story of Cootharaba is intrinsically linked to its waterway, a vital artery for transport and sustenance through generations. Historically, this area was a nexus for timber getters, their labour shaping the early economy as they felled the towering hardwoods that once dominated the region. Later, the fertile soils, kissed by the river's influence, lent themselves to small-scale farming and grazing, a quieter pursuit that still echoes in the occasional scattered orchard or paddock. Today, the character of Cootharaba is a blend of its past and present, a place where the unhurried pace of rural life meets the gentle hum of a community connected to the rhythm of the river, its waters reflecting the evolving colours of the sky.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cootharaba, 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 Cootharaba, in the Noosa Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Cootharaba includes the postcode (4565), 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 Cootharaba 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. |