Melawondi, 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 Melawondi, in the Gympie Regional local government area.
| Locality | Melawondi |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Gympie Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -26.41686 |
| Longitude | 152.66113 |
| Population | 32 |
| Density | 3.4 /km² |
| Area | 9.5 km² |
| Elevation | 118 m |
| Postcode | 4570 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 122 km north-northwest |
Melawondi is a locality in the Gympie Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 32. The locality covers an area of 9.5 km², giving a population density of about 3.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 118 m above sea level. It lies approximately 122 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Melawondi is located at 26.4169°S, 152.6611°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4570. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Melawondi unfolds across a landscape where the earth breathes a quiet resilience. It lies 25.9 km south of Gympie, QLD (from Gympie, QLD: bearing 180°T), and is situated 9.7 km north of Imbil. The terrain here is a gentle sloping affair, a subtle rise and fall that guides the eye towards horizons painted in soft ochres and dusty greens. Scattered eucalyptus trees, their rough bark a tapestry of grey and brown, punctuate the open country, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper that speaks of warm, sun-drenched days. Creeks, often mere silver threads in the dry season, meander through the paddocks, their banks lined with hardy native grasses that sway in the breeze like a slow, green tide. The air itself carries a clean, almost mineral scent, hinting at the rich soil beneath, a scent that deepens and mellows as the sun begins its descent, casting long, languid shadows across the land.
The story of Melawondi is one of enduring connection to the earth, a narrative shaped by the cycles of farming and grazing that have sustained its character for generations. This is a place where the land dictates the pace of life, where the rhythm of the seasons is felt in the very bones of the community. While the echoes of past agricultural endeavours are still present in the weathered fences and the broad, open fields, the local economy has diversified, embracing new opportunities that complement the traditional strengths of the region. The distinctive scent of ripening fruit, particularly citrus, can often be detected on the breeze, a testament to the agricultural ventures that thrive in Melawondi's fertile embrace, contributing to its enduring sense of place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Melawondi, 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 Melawondi, in the Gympie Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Melawondi includes the postcode (4570), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Gympie 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 Melawondi 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. |