Parklands, 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 Parklands, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Parklands |
| 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 | -26.59444 |
| Longitude | 152.97903 |
| Population | 223 |
| Density | 26.7 /km² |
| Area | 8.3 km² |
| Elevation | 70 m |
| Postcode | 4560 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 97 km north |
Parklands is a locality in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 223. The locality covers an area of 8.3 km², giving a population density of about 26.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 70 m above sea level. It lies approximately 97 km north of Brisbane. Parklands is located at 26.5944°S, 152.9790°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4560.
Parklands breathes the gentle exhale of the hinterland, a place where rolling hills, softened by a persistent green, cradle the land. It lies 13.7 km north-west of Buderim, QLD (from Buderim, QLD: bearing 319°T), and is situated 12.5 km west-north-west of Maroochydore. The air, carrying the faint, sweet perfume of flowering gums and damp earth, hangs still and warm, particularly in the lingering afternoons. Here, the landscape unfolds with a quiet generosity; broad sweeps of pasture give way to stands of native trees, their branches reaching outwards as if to embrace the open sky. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present haze, washes the land in a pale, buttery luminescence, highlighting the subtle contours of the terrain. The character of Parklands is one of understated beauty, a place that reveals its charms not with a flourish, but with a slow, steady unfolding.
The story of Parklands is one of fertile ground and resourceful endeavour, a narrative woven from the threads of agricultural ambition. Historically, the rich soils of this region have supported a thriving primary industry, with cattle grazing and the cultivation of crops forming the backbone of its economy for generations. This connection to the land remains palpable, evident in the weathered fences and the steady rhythm of farm machinery that punctuates the otherwise tranquil soundscape. While tourism has become an increasingly significant element, drawing visitors to its scenic vistas and the promise of a more rural escape, the heart of Parklands still beats with the pulse of its agricultural heritage. The local markets, when they gather, become a vibrant focal point, a colourful testament to the enduring connection between the people and the produce of this sun-kissed corner of the Sunshine Coast.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Parklands, 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 Parklands, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Parklands includes the postcode (4560), 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 Parklands 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. |