Palmwoods, 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 Palmwoods, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Palmwoods |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Sunshine Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -26.69279 |
| Longitude | 152.96087 |
| Population | 5,575 |
| Density | 233.4 /km² |
| Area | 23.9 km² |
| Elevation | 34 m |
| Postcode | 4555 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 87 km north |
Palmwoods is a locality in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,575. The locality covers an area of 23.9 km², giving a population density of about 233.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 34 m above sea level. It lies approximately 87 km north of Brisbane. Palmwoods is located at 26.6928°S, 152.9609°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4555.
Palmwoods rests on the gentle slopes of the Blackall Range, its character shaped by a fertile hinterland where sugar cane once dominated the emerald fields. It lies 10.7 km west of Buderim, QLD (from Buderim, QLD: bearing 267°T), and is situated 13.0 km west-south-west of Maroochydore. The air here carries the scent of damp earth after a morning shower, a subtle sweetness mingling with the sharp perfume of eucalyptus. Rolling hills unfurl towards the distant shimmer of the coast, a landscape painted in a thousand shades of green, from the deep, almost bruised hue of the rainforest remnants to the vibrant, sun-kissed tones of cultivated pastures. The roads that wind through Palmwoods and its neighbouring localities are often lined with magnificent fig trees, their aerial roots cascading like forgotten waterfalls, providing a cool, dappled shade that softens the bright Queensland light.
The story of Palmwoods is deeply intertwined with the development of the Maroochy River district, its early economy fuelled by the arduous labour of clearing land and establishing farms. Sugar cane plantations were the lifeblood for decades, the rhythmic chug of the old tramways a constant soundtrack to rural life, before the landscape gradually shifted towards dairying and then to the more diverse horticulture seen today. The town centre, a modest collection of shops and cafes, retains a quiet charm, a place where conversations spill out onto the footpaths and the pace of life allows for unhurried greetings. The annual show, a long-held tradition, still draws crowds from across the region, a vibrant celebration of the agricultural heritage that underpins the enduring spirit of Palmwoods.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Palmwoods, 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 Palmwoods, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Palmwoods includes the postcode (4555), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Sunshine Coast Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Palmwoods 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. |