Prawle, 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 Prawle, in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Prawle |
| 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 | -25.48958 |
| Longitude | 152.7732 |
| Population | 33 |
| Density | 2.2 /km² |
| Area | 15.2 km² |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Postcode | 4650 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 222 km north |
Prawle is a locality in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 33. The locality covers an area of 15.2 km², giving a population density of about 2.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 222 km north of Brisbane. Prawle is located at 25.4896°S, 152.7732°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4650. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Prawle rests where the rugged coastline of the Fraser Coast meets the gentle embrace of the Great Sandy Strait. It lies 8.9 km east-north-east of Maryborough, QLD (from Maryborough, QLD: bearing 64°T), and is situated 13.0 km east-north-east of Tinana. The air here carries the distinct tang of salt and the whisper of distant surf, a constant reminder of the sea's proximity. Low, rolling hills, carpeted in a resilient scrub that clings tenaciously to the sandy soil, give way to pockets of denser coastal forest where the shadows lengthen and cool in the late afternoon. The land itself seems to breathe, exhaling the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus, while the sky above, a boundless canvas of cerulean, often bleeds into hues of apricot and rose as the sun dips towards the horizon, painting the water in strokes of molten gold.
The history of Prawle is as interwoven with the sea as the fishing nets that once defined its economy. For generations, this place thrived on the bounty of the surrounding waters, with small boats plying the Strait, their catches a vital link to neighbouring settlements. While the larger-scale fishing operations have since receded, the spirit of self-reliance and connection to the ocean endures, subtly influencing the unhurried pace of life. Today, the local economy finds its footing in a more gentle rhythm, with a growing appreciation for the natural beauty drawing visitors who seek the quiet charm of Prawle and the unique character of its coastal landscape. The remnants of its past are not grand monuments, but rather the weathered timbers of old jetties and the stories whispered on the sea breeze.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Prawle, 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 Prawle, in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Prawle includes the postcode (4650), 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 Prawle 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. |