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| Locality | Mapleton |
| 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 | -26.62883 |
| Longitude | 152.86117 |
| Population | 1,568 |
| Density | 121.6 /km² |
| Area | 12.9 km² |
| Elevation | 371 m |
| Postcode | 4560 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 95 km north |
Mapleton is a locality in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,568. The locality covers an area of 12.9 km², giving a population density of about 121.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 371 m above sea level. It lies approximately 95 km north of Brisbane. Mapleton is located at 26.6288°S, 152.8612°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4560. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Mapleton rests on the verdant slopes of the Blackall Range, a place where the air itself seems to hum with the moisture drawn from the rainforest canopy. It lies 21.6 km west-north-west of Buderim, QLD (from Buderim, QLD: bearing 288°T), and is situated 9.8 km west of Nambour. Here, the land rises and falls with a gentle but persistent vigour, carpeted in a rich tapestry of green that shifts from the deep emerald of ancient ferns to the brighter hues of cultivated orchards. The character of Mapleton is one of quiet resilience, a settlement that draws its breath from the surrounding natural world, its buildings often softened by the encroaching foliage. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, filters through the dense leaves with a diffused, golden quality, casting long, dancing shadows that lend a sense of timelessness to the winding roads and scattered homes.
This hinterland community has a history intertwined with the fertile soils and the promise of agricultural bounty. Early settlers, drawn by the rich volcanic earth, established orchards and dairy farms, their efforts shaping the very contours of the landscape, carving out pockets of cultivation amidst the wilder growth. The local economy still retains echoes of this heritage, with a focus on artisanal produce and the small-scale farming that continues to thrive, offering everything from macadamias to vibrant tropical fruits. Travellers often find themselves drawn to Mapleton for its proximity to the stunning natural beauty of the Sunshine Coast hinterland, a place where the pace of life encourages a deeper connection to the land and its enduring spirit.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Mapleton, Queensland. 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 Mapleton, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Mapleton includes the postcode (4560), 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 Mapleton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |