Maroondan, 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 Maroondan, in the Bundaberg Regional local government area.
| Locality | Maroondan |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Bundaberg Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -24.96614 |
| Longitude | 152.01298 |
| Population | 339 |
| Density | 16.9 /km² |
| Area | 20.1 km² |
| Elevation | 88 m |
| Postcode | 4671 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 296 km north-northwest |
Maroondan is a locality in the Bundaberg Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 339. The locality covers an area of 20.1 km², giving a population density of about 16.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 88 m above sea level. It lies approximately 296 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Maroondan is located at 24.9661°S, 152.0130°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4671. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Maroondan unfolds across a gentle, undulating landscape, a patchwork of fertile earth that stretches towards the horizon under a wide Queensland sky. It lies 92.5 km north-west of Maryborough, QLD (from Maryborough, QLD: bearing 312°T), and is situated 6.2 km east of Gin Gin. The air here carries the subtle, earthy scent of sun-baked soil and ripening sugarcane, a fragrance that mingles with the fainter, sweeter perfume of flowering frangipani that spills over garden fences. Fields of emerald green, punctuated by the taller, feathery stalks of mature cane, dominate the immediate surroundings, their rows marching with an almost geometric precision. Beyond these cultivated expanses, stands of gum trees, their bark peeling in papery strips, dot the terrain, offering dappled shade and a haven for unseen birdlife whose calls drift on the warm breeze. The light at dawn and dusk often paints the sky in hues of soft apricot and rose, casting long, languid shadows that soften the edges of Maroondan.
The history of Maroondan is intrinsically linked to the cultivation of sugarcane, a legacy that has shaped its economy and character for generations. This land, once home to Indigenous custodians, was opened for closer settlement and agricultural development, with sugar mills becoming the beating heart of local industry, their imposing structures visible for kilometres. The prosperity of Maroondan has long ebbed and flowed with the fortunes of the sugar harvest, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the soil. While the rhythm of life here is unhurried, a quiet industriousness underpins the community, evident in the well-maintained farmhouses and the steady hum of machinery during peak seasons. The neighbouring properties, each with its own story etched into the land, contribute to a shared sense of place, a collective identity forged through shared labour and the enduring embrace of the Queensland climate.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Maroondan, 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 Maroondan, in the Bundaberg Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Maroondan includes the postcode (4671), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Bundaberg 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 Maroondan 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. |