Speedwell, 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 Speedwell, in the South Burnett Regional local government area.
| Locality | Speedwell |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | South Burnett Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -26.06728 |
| Longitude | 151.54459 |
| Population | 34 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 64.0 km² |
| Elevation | 388 m |
| Postcode | 4613 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 214 km northwest |
Speedwell is a locality in the South Burnett Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 34. The locality covers an area of 64.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 388 m above sea level. It lies approximately 214 km northwest of Brisbane. Speedwell is located at 26.0673°S, 151.5446°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4613. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Speedwell’s character is etched into the rolling hills and the broad, sweeping sky that seems to hold a perpetual golden hue. It lies 112.2 km west of Gympie, QLD (from Gympie, QLD: bearing 276°T), and is situated 43.7 km west-north-west of Murgon. The land here, softened by generations of cultivation, rolls away in gentle waves of ochre soil, punctuated by the darker green of scattered eucalyptus and the brighter verdancy of pasture. A quiet industriousness pervades the air, a subtle hum of machinery and the distant bleating of sheep that speaks of a life lived in close communion with the earth. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a luminous quality, bathing the landscape in a warm, honeyed glow that softens every edge and lends a dreamlike serenity to the scene.
Historically, Speedwell’s fortunes have been tied to the rich agricultural potential of the region, with cattle grazing and grain production forming the backbone of its economy for decades. The legacy of early settlers, who carved a living from this fertile ground, is still evident in the sturdy farmhouses and the well-maintained fences that crisscross the paddocks. While not a major hub, Speedwell serves as a vital centre for its neighbouring farming communities, offering essential services and a place for travellers to pause and absorb the unhurried pace of country Queensland life. The scent of woodsmoke often drifts on the breeze, a comforting reminder of hearth and home in this corner of the South Burnett.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Speedwell, 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 Speedwell, in the South Burnett Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Speedwell includes the postcode (4613), telephone area code (07), and local government area (South Burnett Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Speedwell 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. |