Maleny, 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 Maleny, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Maleny |
| 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 | -26.75618 |
| Longitude | 152.84218 |
| Population | 3,696 |
| Density | 148.5 /km² |
| Area | 24.9 km² |
| Elevation | 418 m |
| Postcode | 4552 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 81 km north-northwest |
Maleny is a locality in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,696. The locality covers an area of 24.9 km², giving a population density of about 148.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 418 m above sea level. It lies approximately 81 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Maleny is located at 26.7562°S, 152.8422°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4552. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Maleny sits high on the Blackall Range, a verdant crown overlooking the coastal plains. It lies 23.7 km west-south-west of Buderim, QLD (from Buderim, QLD: bearing 251°T), and is situated 13.7 km west-south-west of Palmwoods. The air here carries a cool, earthy scent, a perpetual breath of rainforest and rich soil, quite distinct from the salt-tinged breezes of the coast below. Rolling hills, swathed in a patchwork of emerald pastures and dense eucalyptus forest, descend towards the distant shimmer of the Pacific. The land itself is a character, its contours suggesting a patient, ancient hand at work, shaping the terrain into a series of gentle folds and steeper escarpments. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent mists, paints the landscape in hues of gold and deep green, illuminating the dew-kissed leaves of ancient fig trees and the vibrant colours of blooming gardens that spill over picket fences.
This elevated haven, Maleny, has long been a place shaped by the land's bounty and the tenacity of its people. Originally home to the Jinibara people, the area was later settled by dairy farmers drawn by the fertile volcanic soil. This agricultural heritage still defines much of Maleny's character, with dairy herds dotting the hillsides and the scent of fresh milk a subtle undercurrent to the mountain air. Over time, a vibrant artistic and alternative community has also taken root, drawn by the beauty and the sense of peaceful seclusion. This blend has fostered a local economy that thrives on artisanal food production, boutique tourism, and a deep appreciation for the natural environment. The town centre, a charming collection of independent shops and cafes, hums with a quiet energy, a testament to a life lived at a pace dictated by the seasons rather than the ticking of a clock.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Maleny, 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 Maleny, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Maleny includes the postcode (4552), 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 Maleny 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. |