Federal, 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 Federal, in the Noosa Shire local government area.
| Locality | Federal |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Noosa Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -26.40045 |
| Longitude | 152.81117 |
| Population | 292 |
| Density | 9.6 /km² |
| Area | 30.6 km² |
| Elevation | 194 m |
| Postcode | 4568 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 121 km north |
Federal is a locality in the Noosa Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 292. The locality covers an area of 30.6 km², giving a population density of about 9.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 194 m above sea level. It lies approximately 121 km north of Brisbane. Federal is located at 26.4004°S, 152.8112°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4568. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Federal rests in a gentle embrace of rolling hills, where the rich, red earth slopes towards unseen creek beds. It lies 28.4 km south-south-east of Gympie, QLD (from Gympie, QLD: bearing 148°T), and is situated 9.1 km west-north-west of Cooroy. The air here carries the scent of damp soil and eucalyptus, a perfume that deepens as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the western sky in hues of apricot and rose. Patches of dense forest, a vibrant green against the muted tones of grazing land, punctuate the landscape, their shadows lengthening and merging as evening approaches. The character of Federal is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace and the sky is a constant, shifting canvas.
This locality's story is one of diligent farming, particularly dairying, a tradition that has shaped the contours of the land and the lives of its inhabitants for generations. The fertile soil, a gift from ancient volcanic activity, continues to support agricultural endeavours, though the economic landscape is slowly diversifying. While the echoes of past prosperity might linger in the sturdy farmhouses and weathered fences, there's a forward-looking spirit here, a subtle turning towards artisanal produce and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds Federal. The nearby hinterland, a verdant expanse of rainforest and waterfalls, draws visitors seeking a more tranquil escape, their footsteps adding a gentle hum to the otherwise hushed routines of Federal.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Federal, 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 Federal, in the Noosa Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Federal includes the postcode (4568), 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 Federal 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. |