Talwood, 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 Talwood, in the Goondiwindi Regional local government area.
| Locality | Talwood |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Goondiwindi Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -28.49219 |
| Longitude | 149.39642 |
| Area | 1719.0 km² |
| Elevation | 191 m |
| Postcode | 4496 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 374 km west-southwest |
Talwood is a locality in the Goondiwindi Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 1719.0 km². It sits at an elevation of around 191 m above sea level. It lies approximately 374 km west-southwest of Brisbane. Talwood is located at 28.4922°S, 149.3964°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4496. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Talwood rests on a landscape that speaks of patient cultivation and the vast, open sky. It lies 271.3 km west-south-west of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 247°T), and is situated 75.6 km south-east of St George. The country here unfurls in broad, sun-baked plains, punctuated by the tenacious green of cultivated fields and the muted ochre of the earth. Clumps of eucalyptus, their silver-green leaves catching the light, dot the horizon, providing a welcome shade that seems to shimmer in the heat. The air, especially as the day begins to cool, carries a dry, dusty scent, a testament to the persistent sun and the rich, fertile soil that defines this corner of Queensland. The silence here isn't empty; it's a full, breathing quietude, broken only by the distant rumble of a truck or the call of a bird.
The story of Talwood is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the region, a history etched not in grand monuments but in the steady rhythm of planting and harvest. For generations, this land has sustained families through the cultivation of grains and the grazing of livestock, a testament to the resilience and hard work of its people. The economy here is a straightforward affair, driven by the land's output, with the local co-operative and the general store serving as quiet centres of commerce and connection. While not a place of bustling attractions, Talwood possesses a distinctive character, a quiet dignity born of its connection to the earth and the enduring spirit of those who call it home. The light at dusk, when it softens and paints the sky in hues of rose and lavender, offers a moment of pure, understated beauty that lingers long after the stars emerge.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Talwood, 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 Talwood, in the Goondiwindi Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Talwood includes the postcode (4496), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Goondiwindi Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Talwood 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. |