Maroon, 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 Maroon, in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area.
| Locality | Maroon |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Scenic Rim Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.19163 |
| Longitude | 152.69065 |
| Population | 136 |
| Density | 1.2 /km² |
| Area | 116.3 km² |
| Elevation | 164 m |
| Postcode | 4310 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 87 km south-southwest |
Maroon is a locality in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 136. The locality covers an area of 116.3 km², giving a population density of about 1.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 164 m above sea level. It lies approximately 87 km south-southwest of Brisbane. Maroon is located at 28.1916°S, 152.6907°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4310. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Maroon rests in a broad, fertile valley, a place where the land unfurls in gentle slopes towards the distant, hazy outline of the Great Dividing Range. It lies 68.2 km west-south-west of Upper Coomera, QLD (from Upper Coomera, QLD: bearing 239°T), and is situated 22.3 km south of Boonah. The air here carries the clean scent of damp earth and the sweet perfume of flowering gums, a subtle fragrance that clings to the rolling pastures. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-mottled sky, casts a soft, golden hue across the landscape, illuminating the rich, dark soil and the vibrant green of grazing cattle. The rhythm of Maroon is one of quiet industry, a steady hum of agricultural life that plays out against the backdrop of wide, open skies and the distant murmur of wind through the trees. This is a country of generous horizons, where the land itself seems to breathe a deep, contented sigh.
The history of Maroon is deeply entwined with the rich volcanic soils that have sustained agriculture for generations, particularly cattle grazing and the cultivation of fodder crops. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and reliable water sources from the nearby creeks and tributaries, established a community built on hard work and resilience. This agricultural heritage remains the lifeblood of Maroon, its economy still largely driven by the pastoral industry, with properties that have been in families for decades. While not a bustling hub, Maroon possesses a distinct character, a sense of enduring connection to the land and a quiet pride in its rural foundations. The local schoolhouse and the general store serve as vital centres, fostering a close-knit atmosphere where neighbours know and support one another, a testament to the enduring spirit of country life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Maroon, 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 Maroon, in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Maroon includes the postcode (4310), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Scenic Rim 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 Maroon 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. |