Jimna, 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 Jimna, in the Somerset Regional local government area.
| Locality | Jimna |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Somerset Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -26.70134 |
| Longitude | 152.50996 |
| Population | 98 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 315.8 km² |
| Elevation | 497 m |
| Postcode | 4515 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 100 km north-northwest |
Jimna is a locality in the Somerset Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 98. The locality covers an area of 315.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 497 m above sea level. It lies approximately 100 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Jimna is located at 26.7013°S, 152.5100°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4515. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Jimna sits cradled by the undulating, densely forested ranges of the Blackall Range, a landscape where ancient eucalypts pierce a sky often brushed with the soft hues of dawn and dusk. It lies 55.5 km west of Buderim, QLD (from Buderim, QLD: bearing 268°T), and is situated 12.9 km south-west of Kenilworth. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding wilderness. Steep, verdant slopes descend into hidden gullies, their depths echoing with the calls of unseen birds and the murmur of unseen creeks. The roads that wind through this terrain are often narrow and winding, demanding a mindful approach from travellers, but the reward is a profound sense of immersion in nature's quiet grandeur. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in shifting patterns, illuminating patches of moss-covered rocks and the intricate tracery of fern fronds.
Originally a hub for timber cutters and later for dairy farmers, Jimna's economy still carries the echoes of its pioneering past, though tourism now plays a significant role in its gentle rhythm. The rich volcanic soil, once prized for dairy herds, now supports smaller-scale agriculture and hobby farms, while the sprawling forests continue to draw visitors seeking bushwalking, camping, and the simple solace of the wild. The remnants of old logging tracks hint at a more rugged era, a time when bullocks hauled timber through these very valleys. Life in Jimna moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the enduring presence of the bush, a place where the quiet hum of a rural existence feels deeply rooted and genuinely peaceful.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Jimna, 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 Jimna, in the Somerset Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Jimna includes the postcode (4515), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Somerset 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 Jimna 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. |