Point Vernon, 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 Point Vernon, in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Point Vernon |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Fraser Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -25.25661 |
| Longitude | 152.81284 |
| Population | 5,693 |
| Density | 978.2 /km² |
| Area | 5.8 km² |
| Elevation | 5 m |
| Postcode | 4655 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 247 km north |
Point Vernon is a locality in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,693. The locality covers an area of 5.8 km², giving a population density of about 978.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 5 m above sea level. It lies approximately 247 km north of Brisbane. Point Vernon is located at 25.2566°S, 152.8128°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4655. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Point Vernon unfurls along the coastline, a sweep of sand and sea spray meeting the gentle rise of the land. It lies 32.2 km north-north-east of Maryborough, QLD (from Maryborough, QLD: bearing 22°T), and is situated 9.2 km west-north-west of Urangan. The air here carries a constant, subtle tang of salt, a persistent whisper of the ocean that shapes its very being. Low-slung scrub, resilient and wind-scoured, clings to the dunes, giving way to hardy grasses that ripple in the breeze, while further inland, the terrain softens into well-tended lawns and gardens that spill onto pavements. The light, particularly as the day begins to wane, casts a warm, honeyed glow across the water, turning the surface into a shifting mosaic of amber and rose. The broad sweep of the esplanade forms the town's watery edge, a place where the land surrenders gracefully to the ebb and flow of the tide, offering expansive views of the sheltered bay and the distant smudge of islands.
The history of Point Vernon is intrinsically linked to the sea and the resources it has offered, a legacy that continues to shape its present character. For generations, fishing boats have bobbed in its sheltered harbour, their nets hauled in with the day's catch, a quiet testament to the enduring connection between the people and the bounty of the ocean. This maritime heritage underpins the local economy, with tourism now playing an increasingly significant role, drawing visitors to its beaches and the promise of a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Beyond the immediate shoreline, the broader region hints at earlier lives, with evidence of ancient ways of being woven into the very landscape, a deeper narrative beneath the surface of everyday commerce. The distinctive, almost languid rhythm of life here, a stark contrast to the urban centres, allows the subtle beauty of its coastal setting to truly resonate.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Point Vernon, 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 Point Vernon, in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Point Vernon includes the postcode (4655), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Fraser 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 Point Vernon 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. |