Island Plantation, 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 Island Plantation, in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Island Plantation |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Fraser Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -25.49426 |
| Longitude | 152.72591 |
| Population | 141 |
| Density | 19.0 /km² |
| Area | 7.4 km² |
| Elevation | 5 m |
| Postcode | 4650 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 222 km north |
Island Plantation is a locality in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 141. The locality covers an area of 7.4 km², giving a population density of about 19.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 5 m above sea level. It lies approximately 222 km north of Brisbane. Island Plantation is located at 25.4943°S, 152.7259°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4650. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Island Plantation unfurls along the edge of a broad, sun-dappled waterway, its low-lying terrain a mosaic of emerald pastures and scattered stands of gum trees. It lies 4.7 km north-east of Maryborough, QLD (from Maryborough, QLD: bearing 43°T), and is situated 8.7 km north-east of Tinana. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the nearby coastline. Gentle slopes rise imperceptibly from the water's edge, hinting at the broader coastal plains that stretch inland. The character of Island Plantation is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace of life.
The history of Island Plantation is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the ebb and flow of the tides, its early economy built upon the bounty of the surrounding agricultural lands and the sheltered waters. For generations, farmers have coaxed crops from this rich earth, their labour a testament to the enduring promise of the land. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the whispers of a burgeoning tourism industry are beginning to stir, drawing visitors who seek the unhurried charm and natural beauty that Island Plantation offers. The local economy, though modest, possesses a quiet strength, a reflection of the community's deep connection to its environment.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Island Plantation, 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 Island Plantation, in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Island Plantation includes the postcode (4650), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Fraser Coast 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 Island Plantation 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. |