Obum Obum, 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 Obum Obum, in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area.
| Locality | Obum Obum |
| 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 | -27.9244 |
| Longitude | 152.65252 |
| Population | 133 |
| Density | 12.1 /km² |
| Area | 11.0 km² |
| Elevation | 112 m |
| Postcode | 4309 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 62 km southwest |
Obum Obum is a locality in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 133. The locality covers an area of 11.0 km², giving a population density of about 12.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 112 m above sea level. It lies approximately 62 km southwest of Brisbane. Obum Obum is located at 27.9244°S, 152.6525°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4309. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Obum Obum lies cradled by the gentle slopes that spill from the McPherson Range, a place where the air carries the scent of damp earth and eucalypt. It lies 45.7 km south-west of Forest Lake, QLD (from Forest Lake, QLD: bearing 222°T), and is situated 8.6 km north-north-west of Boonah. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and ochres, a rolling terrain where the sky seems to stretch an impossible distance, often brushed with the soft pinks and oranges of an approaching dusk. Creeks, sometimes a mere whisper of water, sometimes a determined flow, carve their way through the land, their banks fringed with ferns and the stoic forms of native trees. The character of Obum Obum is one of quiet resilience, a place that has weathered its share of seasons and stories, its stillness punctuated by the calls of unseen birds and the distant hum of a tractor.
The history of Obum Obum is etched into the very rhythm of its days, a legacy tied to the land's bounty and the hard work of those who first settled it. For generations, this locality has been shaped by agriculture, primarily cattle grazing and the cultivation of rich, volcanic soils that yield impressive produce. The economy still leans on these foundations, with local farmers bringing their wares to market and a scattering of small businesses catering to the needs of the region. While not a place of grand monuments, Obum Obum holds a quiet pride in its ability to sustain itself, a testament to the enduring spirit of rural Queensland, where the pace of life is dictated less by the clock and more by the turning of the seasons.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Obum Obum, 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 Obum Obum, in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Obum Obum includes the postcode (4309), 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 Obum Obum 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. |