Maroochy River, 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 Maroochy River, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Maroochy River |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Sunshine Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -26.57618 |
| Longitude | 153.02182 |
| Population | 1,470 |
| Density | 56.7 /km² |
| Area | 25.9 km² |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Postcode | 4561 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 99 km north |
Maroochy River is a locality in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,470. The locality covers an area of 25.9 km², giving a population density of about 56.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 4 m above sea level. It lies approximately 99 km north of Brisbane. Maroochy River is located at 26.5762°S, 153.0218°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4561.
Maroochy River breathes with the gentle exhale of Queensland's coastal air, a waterway that cradles a landscape of vibrant greens and shimmering blues. It lies 13.3 km north-north-west of Buderim, QLD (from Buderim, QLD: bearing 340°T), and is situated 10.8 km north-west of Maroochydore. The river itself, a sinuous ribbon of life, meanders through a territory where mangrove-lined banks give way to stretches of sun-drenched parkland and the distant murmur of the ocean. Here, the light often softens to a honeyed glow as the day wanes, catching the iridescent shimmer on the water's surface and casting long shadows from the sprawling fig trees that stand as silent sentinels along its course. This is a place where the earth feels rich and fertile, a generous spread of land that seems to hold its breath in the humid stillness, punctuated only by the calls of unseen birds and the rustle of palm fronds.
The story of Maroochy River is intrinsically linked to the bounty of its namesake waterway and the fertile coastal plain. For generations, this land has sustained life, its history echoing with the traditional custodians who understood the river's rhythms and its offerings. Later, settlers arrived, drawn by the promise of rich agricultural land, and the region flourished with sugarcane plantations and dairy farms, their legacy still discernible in the patchwork of fields that border the river. Today, while tourism has become a significant thread in the economic fabric, weaving in visitors who come to enjoy the beaches and the river's recreational allure, the spirit of the land remains. The local economy still draws strength from its agricultural roots, with a steady stream of fresh produce finding its way to neighbouring markets, and the enduring presence of the river as a constant source of both sustenance and inspiration.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Maroochy River, 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 Maroochy River, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Maroochy River includes the postcode (4561), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Sunshine Coast Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Maroochy River 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. |