Imbil, 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 Imbil, in the Gympie Regional local government area.
| Locality | Imbil |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Gympie Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -26.50324 |
| Longitude | 152.64616 |
| Population | 958 |
| Density | 4.9 /km² |
| Area | 196.9 km² |
| Elevation | 90 m |
| Postcode | 4570 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 114 km north-northwest |
Imbil is a locality in the Gympie Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 958. The locality covers an area of 196.9 km², giving a population density of about 4.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 90 m above sea level. It lies approximately 114 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Imbil is located at 26.5032°S, 152.6462°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4570. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Imbil breathes the humid air of the Mary Valley, a place where the land rises in gentle, forested swells towards the horizon. It lies 35.6 km south of Gympie, QLD (from Gympie, QLD: bearing 182°T), and is situated 13.1 km south-south-west of Kandanga. The rich, red soil, a promise of abundance, is a constant reminder of the valley’s fertility, and the Mary River, a silver thread, meanders through the landscape, its banks often fringed with a dense tapestry of subtropical vegetation. Sunlight filters through the canopy of towering eucalypts and a scattering of palms, casting shifting patterns on the ground, and the air itself carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp earth and blooming ginger lilies. The character of Imbil is one of quiet resilience, a community that has drawn its sustenance from the surrounding countryside for generations, its rhythm dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land.
The history of Imbil is deeply entwined with the timber industry, a legacy evident in the sturdy, practical architecture that still graces its main street. For many years, logging was the lifeblood of the region, the valley’s abundant forests providing timber for the burgeoning settlements of Queensland. This industry shaped the very character of Imbil, fostering a spirit of hard work and self-reliance among its inhabitants. Today, while the forests still stand sentinel, the local economy has diversified, with dairy farming and a growing tourism sector contributing to Imbil’s livelihood. The Mary Valley Rattler, a heritage steam train, has become a significant attraction, drawing visitors to experience the valley’s scenic beauty and a nostalgic journey back in time, its distinctive whistle echoing through the hills on its regular excursions.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Imbil, 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 Imbil, in the Gympie Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Imbil includes the postcode (4570), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Gympie 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 Imbil 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. |