Elgin Vale, 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 Elgin Vale, in the Gympie Regional local government area.
| Locality | Elgin Vale |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Gympie Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -26.43746 |
| Longitude | 152.21906 |
| Population | 23 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 117.7 km² |
| Elevation | 404 m |
| Postcode | 4615 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 140 km northwest |
Elgin Vale is a locality in the Gympie Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 23. The locality covers an area of 117.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 404 m above sea level. It lies approximately 140 km northwest of Brisbane. Elgin Vale is located at 26.4375°S, 152.2191°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4615. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Elgin Vale lies cradled by rolling hills, a landscape painted in shades of verdant green and sun-baked ochre that speaks of deep, fertile soil. It lies 52.3 km west-south-west of Gympie, QLD (from Gympie, QLD: bearing 237°T), and is situated 28.6 km south-west of Widgee. The air here carries the subtle scent of eucalypt and damp earth, a fragrance that settles into the very breath of those who wander its quiet lanes. Broad pastures stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by the darker, denser shadows of timbered country, where the land begins to rise with a more determined spirit, hinting at secrets held within its shadowed gullies. The light, especially in the late afternoon, softens the edges of everything, casting a gentle, honeyed glow over the scattered homesteads and the winding ribbons of dirt roads that connect them.
The story of Elgin Vale is one etched into the land by generations who sought sustenance from its bounty, their efforts shaping the very character of this place. Once, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the steady pulse of agriculture, with cattle grazing on the rich pastures and crops yielding their golden harvest under the Queensland sun. Evidence of this history can still be found in the weathered timber of old farm buildings and the enduring spirit of the families who continue to work the land, their economy now a blend of traditional farming and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws visitors seeking respite. The gentle flow of nearby waterways, often fringed with native vegetation, adds a quiet soundtrack to the everyday life in Elgin Vale, a constant reminder of the life-giving waters that have sustained this region for so long.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Elgin Vale, 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 Elgin Vale, in the Gympie Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Elgin Vale includes the postcode (4615), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Gympie 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 Elgin Vale 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. |