Kepnock, 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 Kepnock, in the Bundaberg Regional local government area.
| Locality | Kepnock |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Bundaberg Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -24.87478 |
| Longitude | 152.37573 |
| Population | 4,352 |
| Density | 1364.3 /km² |
| Area | 3.2 km² |
| Elevation | 23 m |
| Postcode | 4670 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 296 km north-northwest |
Kepnock is a locality in the Bundaberg Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,352. The locality covers an area of 3.2 km², giving a population density of about 1364.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 23 m above sea level. It lies approximately 296 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Kepnock is located at 24.8748°S, 152.3757°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4670. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Kepnock sprawls with a gentle, sun-warmed humility, its landscape a soft canvas of fertile plains and scattered residential pockets, bordered by the slow, meandering embrace of waterways that whisper of the nearby coast. It lies 79.1 km north-north-west of Maryborough, QLD (from Maryborough, QLD: bearing 336°T), and is situated 9.7 km south-west of Bargara. The air here carries a faint, sweet scent, a mingling of ripening sugarcane and the subtle saline tang that drifts inland from the Great Barrier Reef, a constant reminder of its coastal proximity. Beneath a sky that often burns with an audacious blue, houses spread their verandas like welcoming arms, their gardens a riot of hibiscus and bougainvillea, testament to a climate that nurtures growth with generous sunlight.
The story of Kepnock is deeply entwined with the rich volcanic soils that have long sustained its agricultural heart, primarily the cultivation of sugarcane, a crop that has shaped the very rhythm of life and economy in this region for generations. Its development owes much to the pioneering spirit that saw the land cleared and channelled, transforming wilder country into productive fields, a legacy visible in the remnants of older farmhouses and the enduring presence of the sugar mills. While its focus remains steadfastly on the land, the proximity to Bundaberg offers a broader economic base, drawing in travellers and residents alike who appreciate Kepnock's quieter character, its unhurried pace a refreshing counterpoint to the bustling centre just a short drive away.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kepnock, 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 Kepnock, in the Bundaberg Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Kepnock includes the postcode (4670), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Bundaberg 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 Kepnock 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. |