Kenilworth, 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 Kenilworth, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Kenilworth |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Sunshine Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -26.63522 |
| Longitude | 152.61664 |
| Population | 598 |
| Density | 3.2 /km² |
| Area | 188.5 km² |
| Elevation | 102 m |
| Postcode | 4574 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 101 km north-northwest |
Kenilworth is a locality in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 598. The locality covers an area of 188.5 km², giving a population density of about 3.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 102 m above sea level. It lies approximately 101 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Kenilworth is located at 26.6352°S, 152.6166°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4574. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Kenilworth rests in a verdant valley where the Mary River, a ribbon of silver, carves its patient path through rolling hills carpeted in emerald pasture. It lies 45.3 km west of Buderim, QLD (from Buderim, QLD: bearing 277°T), and is situated 15.0 km south-south-west of Imbil. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries the sweet, damp scent of rich earth and the subtle perfume of unseen wildflowers. Sunlight, when it breaks through the morning mist, paints the surrounding landscape in hues of gold and soft ochre, highlighting the gentle slopes that cradle the town. The very character of Kenilworth feels drawn from the land itself – sturdy, unpretentious, and deeply rooted. A quiet hum pervades the day, a gentle counterpoint to the distant bleating of sheep and the occasional lowing of cattle, sounds that speak of a life lived close to the soil.
The history of Kenilworth is a story woven with the threads of dairy farming and timber milling, industries that have shaped its identity and sustained its people for generations. The fertile lands along the Mary River, once cleared by hardy settlers, continue to yield their bounty, a testament to the enduring agricultural spirit. The town’s economy, though diversified, still draws strength from the surrounding farms and the steady flow of visitors drawn to its picturesque setting and the promise of country hospitality. A distinctive landmark, the old butter factory, though no longer producing its creamy wares, stands as a stoic reminder of Kenilworth's past, its red brick façade a familiar sight to travellers and locals alike. This place carries a quiet dignity, a sense of continuity that feels deeply reassuring.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kenilworth, 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 Kenilworth, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Kenilworth includes the postcode (4574), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Sunshine 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 Kenilworth 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. |