Kogan, 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 Kogan, in the Western Downs Regional local government area.
| Locality | Kogan |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Western Downs Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -27.0816 |
| Longitude | 150.69053 |
| Population | 176 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 624.4 km² |
| Elevation | 331 m |
| Postcode | 4406 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 235 km west |
Kogan is a locality in the Western Downs Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 176. The locality covers an area of 624.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 331 m above sea level. It lies approximately 235 km west of Brisbane. Kogan is located at 27.0816°S, 150.6905°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4406. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Kogan lies spread across the undulating, ochre-hued plains of Queensland's Western Downs, where the sky often unfurls in a vast, unbroken sweep of pale blue, sometimes bruised with the bruise of an approaching storm. It lies 135.4 km west-north-west of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 293°T), and is situated 37.5 km south of Chinchilla. The land here is a study in muted colours: the pale gold of dry grasses that whisper secrets to the wind, the dusty greens of hardy shrubs clinging to the earth, and the deep, rich brown of soil that promises sustenance after rain. Under the relentless sun, the air shimmers with a visible heat, distorting the distant horizon, and the silence is profound, broken only by the chirrup of unseen insects and the occasional rustle of a lizard through the parched vegetation. The character of Kogan is one of quiet resilience, a place where life is etched into the landscape by the seasons and the unwavering spirit of those who call it home.
The history of Kogan is deeply entwined with the pastoral and agricultural pursuits that have shaped this corner of the Downs. For generations, sheep and cattle have been the lifeblood of the region, their presence evident in the well-worn tracks and the wide, unfenced paddocks that stretch towards the horizon. This enduring connection to the land is still the foundation of Kogan's economy, a testament to the enduring strength of farming and grazing in the face of changing times. While the echoes of earlier pioneers can still be felt, a subtle modernity is also at play, with the hum of agricultural machinery and the steady flow of goods along the roads speaking of an ongoing vitality. There's a distinct feel to Kogan, a sense of groundedness, where the rhythm of the day is dictated by the sun and the seasons, and the local pub often serves as the true centre of the community's shared stories and quiet camaraderie.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kogan, 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 Kogan, in the Western Downs Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Kogan includes the postcode (4406), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Western Downs 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 Kogan 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. |