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| Locality | Foulden |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Mackay Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -21.1379 |
| Longitude | 149.1457 |
| Population | 3 |
| Density | 0.9 /km² |
| Area | 3.2 km² |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Postcode | 4740 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 806 km north-northwest |
Foulden is a locality in the Mackay Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 3. The locality covers an area of 3.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 7 m above sea level. It lies approximately 806 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Foulden is located at 21.1379°S, 149.1457°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4740. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Foulden lies in a landscape shaped by the patient hand of water and sun. It lies 4.2 km west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 277°T), and is situated 6.5 km south-west of Andergrove. Rolling plains, a rich ochre under the vast Queensland sky, stretch towards a distant, hazy horizon, broken only by the occasional cluster of hardy eucalypts. The air here carries the dry, earthy scent of sun-baked soil, tinged with the faintest whisper of salt from the faraway ocean. Dusk paints the country in hues of rose and lavender, a gentle surrender of the day that settles a profound quiet over the land.
The history of Foulden is tied to the fertile earth and the promise it held for settlers. Early pioneers, drawn by the prospect of rich grazing land, carved out a life here, their efforts evident in the enduring fences and the well-worn tracks that crisscross the property. The local economy, while still rooted in the land through cattle grazing, has broadened its horizons, with a growing appreciation for the region's potential in niche agriculture and a quiet tourism that draws visitors seeking a genuine taste of rural Queensland life. The distinctive character of Foulden is found in this blend of resilient heritage and a forward-looking spirit, a place where the past is respected but the future is embraced with a steady, unhurried optimism.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Foulden, Queensland. 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 Foulden, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Foulden includes the postcode (4740), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Mackay 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 Foulden is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |