Jones Hill, 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 Jones Hill, in the Gympie Regional local government area.
| Locality | Jones Hill |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Gympie Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -26.23715 |
| Longitude | 152.65988 |
| Population | 860 |
| Density | 107.1 /km² |
| Area | 8.0 km² |
| Elevation | 69 m |
| Postcode | 4570 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 142 km north-northwest |
Jones Hill is a locality in the Gympie Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 860. The locality covers an area of 8.0 km², giving a population density of about 107.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 69 m above sea level. It lies approximately 142 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Jones Hill is located at 26.2371°S, 152.6599°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.
Jones Hill rises with a gentle, undulating character, its slopes a patchwork of emerald pastures giving way to the muted greens of scattered eucalypts. It lies 6.0 km south of Gympie, QLD (from Gympie, QLD: bearing 181°T), and is situated 3.3 km south-south-east of Southside. The air here carries the dry, sweet scent of sun-baked earth and the faint, distant hum of cicadas, a sound that seems to amplify the stillness of the Queensland countryside. Sunlight, sharp and clear, spills across the landscape, illuminating the subtle contours of the land and casting long, soft shadows that deepen the hollows and creases. To the west, the terrain begins its slow, determined climb towards higher country, a subtle shift in the earth's posture that hints at the broader geographical narrative of the region.
Historically, the fortunes of Jones Hill have been intrinsically linked to the rich volcanic soils that define its character, a fertility that has long sustained agricultural pursuits. For generations, dairy farming has been the lifeblood, the rhythmic cycle of milking and pasture management shaping the lives of its inhabitants. Evidence of this enduring connection can be seen in the weathered timber of old farmhouses and the well-trodden tracks that crisscross the hills, each a silent testament to the enduring human endeavour. The local economy, while still anchored by its agricultural roots, has begun to diversify, with a growing appreciation for the natural beauty of Jones Hill drawing visitors seeking a quieter pace of life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Jones Hill, 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 Jones Hill, in the Gympie Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Jones Hill 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 Jones Hill 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. |