Coulson, 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 Coulson, in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area.
| Locality | Coulson |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Scenic Rim Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -27.96499 |
| Longitude | 152.7346 |
| Population | 188 |
| Density | 5.7 /km² |
| Area | 32.8 km² |
| Elevation | 82 m |
| Postcode | 4310 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 62 km south-southwest |
Coulson is a locality in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 188. The locality covers an area of 32.8 km², giving a population density of about 5.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 82 m above sea level. It lies approximately 62 km south-southwest of Brisbane. Coulson is located at 27.9650°S, 152.7346°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4310. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Coulson rests in a gentle embrace of rolling hills, where the Queensland sun, even on a cloudy day, seems to possess a peculiar, almost buttery softness. It lies 44.6 km south-south-west of Forest Lake, QLD (from Forest Lake, QLD: bearing 211°T), and is situated 4.8 km north-east of Boonah. The land here is a rich tapestry of greens and browns, a patchwork quilt stitched together by grazing pastures and the darker, more textured hues of eucalyptus forests that climb the slopes. Winds, carrying the scent of damp earth and distant cattle, weave through the valleys, a constant, low murmur that is the voice of this place. The air itself feels substantial, a comforting weight on the skin, and at dusk, the sky bleeds into shades of lavender and rose, painting the horizon with a quiet, breathtaking artistry.
Historically, Coulson’s story is tied to the land’s bounty, a narrative etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring cycles of agriculture and livestock. Dairy farming once dominated, the rich volcanic soil yielding a creamy abundance that sustained families for generations, and while that era has softened, the spirit of husbandry persists, with cattle still dotting the paddocks like scattered, patient stones. The local economy now hums with a more varied tune; small-scale producers offer their wares at roadside stalls, their fruit and vegetables glowing with the intense colour of a place that has known both generous rain and sun-baked resilience. Nearby, the Scenic Rim’s burgeoning wine industry whispers of a new chapter, its vineyards like orderly rows of promise climbing the hillsides, hinting at a future as rich and layered as the soil itself.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Coulson, 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 Coulson, in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Coulson includes the postcode (4310), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Scenic Rim 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 Coulson 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. |