Durong, 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 Durong, in the South Burnett Regional local government area.
| Locality | Durong |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | South Burnett Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -26.39279 |
| Longitude | 151.2432 |
| Population | 214 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 498.3 km² |
| Elevation | 359 m |
| Postcode | 4610 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 213 km west-northwest |
Durong is a locality in the South Burnett Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 214. The locality covers an area of 498.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 359 m above sea level. It lies approximately 213 km west-northwest of Brisbane. Durong is located at 26.3928°S, 151.2432°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4610. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Durong lies in the heart of Queensland's South Burnett, a place where the land rolls gently, a mosaic of emerald pastures and the richer, darker hues of cultivated soil. It lies 143.3 km west of Gympie, QLD (from Gympie, QLD: bearing 260°T), and is situated 38.0 km north of Jandowae. The air here carries the dry, clean scent of eucalyptus, a constant companion to the vast, pale blue sky that stretches to horizons punctuated by the occasional stand of spotted gums. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, seems to pool in the hollows of the terrain, casting long, languid shadows that soften the edges of the landscape. The character of Durong is one of quiet resilience, a place that has weathered its share of seasons and changes, its people carrying a steady, unassuming strength born of the earth they work.
The economic pulse of Durong has long been tied to the bounty of the land. While grazing cattle has been a cornerstone for generations, the region has also seen the rise of peanut farming, the distinctive rust-red soil proving fertile for this hardy crop. In recent decades, a subtle shift has begun, with a growing interest in viticulture, the cooler pockets of the surrounding hills proving surprisingly amenable to grapevines. This evolving agricultural landscape is a quiet testament to the ingenuity of Durong’s inhabitants, their willingness to adapt and explore new avenues of prosperity. The history of the area, though not marked by grand pronouncements, is etched in the enduring patterns of farming and the steady development of the local infrastructure that supports this rural life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Durong, 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 Durong, in the South Burnett Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Durong includes the postcode (4610), telephone area code (07), and local government area (South Burnett 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 Durong 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. |