Susan River, 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 Susan River, in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Susan River |
| 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 | -25.41249 |
| Longitude | 152.77275 |
| Population | 127 |
| Density | 1.8 /km² |
| Area | 71.8 km² |
| Elevation | 22 m |
| Postcode | 4655 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 230 km north |
Susan River is a locality in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 127. The locality covers an area of 71.8 km², giving a population density of about 1.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 22 m above sea level. It lies approximately 230 km north of Brisbane. Susan River is located at 25.4125°S, 152.7728°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.
Susan River breathes with the quiet persistence of the Queensland coast, a place where the land softens and the air carries a damp, earthy perfume. It lies 14.8 km north-north-east of Maryborough, QLD (from Maryborough, QLD: bearing 32°T), and is situated 13.5 km south-south-west of Urraween. The terrain here is a gentle descent towards the coast, a mosaic of green paddocks and swathes of bushland that hug the broad, slow-moving waterway. Towering gum trees, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, stand sentinel over the fields, their branches a haven for unseen birds whose calls drift on the breeze. The light, particularly as afternoon wanes, seems to thicken, casting long, honey-coloured shadows that stretch and distort the familiar shapes of fence posts and grazing cattle. The very soil feels porous, drinking in the abundant rainfall that nourishes the vibrant, almost defiant, greenness of the landscape.
The story of Susan River is one of agricultural endeavour, a testament to the fertile embrace of this coastal fringe. For generations, the rich alluvial soils lining the river have sustained a thriving farming community, with cattle grazing on lush pastures forming the backbone of the local economy. Neighbouring properties speak of a lineage tied to the land, their histories etched not in grand monuments, but in the steady rhythm of planting and harvest, of the lowing of stock and the turning of the earth. The river itself, a vital artery for irrigation and a tranquil backdrop, has always been central to the life and livelihood of Susan River, shaping its character and its future, a constant, murmuring presence in the lives of its inhabitants.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Susan River, 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 Susan River, in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Susan River 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 Susan River 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. |