Koongal, 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 Koongal, in the Rockhampton Regional local government area.
| Locality | Koongal |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Rockhampton Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -23.3686 |
| Longitude | 150.54844 |
| Population | 4,164 |
| Density | 937.8 /km² |
| Area | 4.4 km² |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Postcode | 4701 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 519 km north-northwest |
Koongal is a locality in the Rockhampton Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,164. The locality covers an area of 4.4 km², giving a population density of about 937.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 18 m above sea level. It lies approximately 519 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Koongal is located at 23.3686°S, 150.5484°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4701. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Koongal unfurls in a landscape shaped by the Queensland sun and the broad sweep of the Fitzroy River's influence, its terrain a subtle blend of gentle slopes and flatter expanses that hint at the fertile plains stretching towards the coast. It lies 4.1 km east-north-east of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 73°T), and is situated 13.8 km north-east of Gracemere. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, dry warmth, a whisper of the vast, open country that surrounds it, and the scattered residential blocks, interspersed with pockets of natural bushland, give Koongal a character that feels both connected to the land and comfortably settled. The light, when it begins to soften towards dusk, casts long, deep shadows from the hardy eucalypts and acacia trees, painting the ground in hues of ochre and muted gold, a quiet beauty that defines the rhythm of this place.
This locality, a living extension of Rockhampton, draws its character from a history intertwined with the region's pastoral beginnings and the steady flow of the nearby river, a vital artery for commerce and connection for generations. The economy of Koongal, like much of this part of Queensland, has historically been tied to the land – cattle grazing on the surrounding properties and the cultivation of crops in the alluvial soils that the Fitzroy has deposited over millennia. While the direct industries may have evolved, the spirit of resilience and connection to the agricultural heartland remains, a quiet strength evident in the neatness of its gardens and the neighbourly feel that permeates its streets, a testament to the enduring legacy of those who first settled this country.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Koongal, 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 Koongal, in the Rockhampton Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Koongal includes the postcode (4701), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Rockhampton 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 Koongal 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. |