North Maleny, 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 North Maleny, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | North Maleny |
| 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 | -26.72613 |
| Longitude | 152.86719 |
| Population | 624 |
| Density | 26.9 /km² |
| Area | 23.2 km² |
| Elevation | 442 m |
| Postcode | 4552 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 84 km north |
North Maleny is a locality in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 624. The locality covers an area of 23.2 km², giving a population density of about 26.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 442 m above sea level. It lies approximately 84 km north of Brisbane. North Maleny is located at 26.7261°S, 152.8672°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4552. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
North Maleny unfurls across the rolling hinterland, a tapestry of emerald pastures and dense eucalyptus groves that climb and dip with the land’s natural contours. It lies 20.4 km west-south-west of Buderim, QLD (from Buderim, QLD: bearing 258°T), and is situated 14.3 km south-west of Nambour. The air here, especially in the lingering warmth of late afternoon, carries the sweet, earthy perfume of damp soil and blooming ginger lilies, a scent that clings to the very fabric of the place. Beyond the immediate patchwork of farms and winding country roads, the distant, hazy blue of the coastline sometimes makes its presence felt, a reminder of the sea’s proximity, though the immediate character is undeniably of the earth, a place shaped by the patient hand of agriculture. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded skies, spills in broad, golden swathes, illuminating the rich, red soil and lending a vibrant intensity to the green of the grazing paddocks.
The story of North Maleny is one deeply rooted in the land, its early days shaped by the clearing of rainforest for dairy farming and timber. These foundations, laid by generations of resourceful settlers, still echo in the landscape, with weathered farmhouses standing testament to a time when sustenance was wrested directly from the earth. The local economy, while diversifying, retains a strong connection to its agricultural heritage, with small-scale producers offering everything from artisanal cheeses to vibrant tropical fruits. Visitors are drawn to the area not just for its natural beauty, but for the quiet charm of its rural lifestyle, a pace that allows for contemplation and appreciation of the simple, honest rhythms of life. Local markets, bursting with the colours and flavours of the season, serve as a vibrant hub, a place where the community’s spirit is palpable, and the enduring legacy of the land is celebrated.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of North Maleny, 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 North Maleny, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for North Maleny includes the postcode (4552), 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 North Maleny 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. |