Herberton, 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 Herberton, in the Tablelands Regional local government area.
| Locality | Herberton |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Tablelands Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -17.38977 |
| Longitude | 145.38695 |
| Population | 948 |
| Density | 40.6 /km² |
| Area | 23.3 km² |
| Elevation | 912 m |
| Postcode | 4887 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1368 km northwest |
Herberton is a locality in the Tablelands Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 948. The locality covers an area of 23.3 km², giving a population density of about 40.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 912 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1368 km northwest of Brisbane. Herberton is located at 17.3898°S, 145.3870°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4887. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Herberton rests upon a plateau, a landscape of rolling hills softened by the passage of time, where the air carries the clean scent of eucalyptus and damp earth. It lies 254.9 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 326°T), and is situated 8.1 km north-west of Wondecla. The land here is a patchwork of verdant grazing pastures and pockets of dense rainforest, the latter clinging to the steeper slopes where creeks carve their patient way downhill. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded sky, possesses a cool, diffused quality, lending a gentle luminescence to the broad-leafed ferns and the rough bark of ancient trees. The very character of Herberton seems to be shaped by this elevated position, a quiet composure that endures the occasional dramatic shift in weather, from the soft mists of morning to the energetic downpours of the wet season.
This elevated ground has long held a certain allure, drawing prospectors in search of its mineral wealth in days gone by, and today, that legacy is etched into the very fabric of Herberton. The town's economic pulse, once driven by tin mining, now finds its rhythm in agriculture, particularly cattle grazing that stretches across the surrounding countryside, and a growing tourism sector drawn to its historical attractions. The Atherton Tablelands, of which Herberton is a vital part, are renowned for their rich volcanic soils, supporting a diverse array of produce that filters into the local markets. A distinctive character permeates Herberton, a sense of resilience and quiet pride born from its history and its enduring connection to the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Herberton, 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 Herberton, in the Tablelands Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Herberton includes the postcode (4887), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Tablelands 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 Herberton 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. |