Tamrookum, 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 Tamrookum, in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area.
| Locality | Tamrookum |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Scenic Rim Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.12233 |
| Longitude | 152.91377 |
| Population | 96 |
| Density | 5.0 /km² |
| Area | 19.1 km² |
| Elevation | 87 m |
| Postcode | 4285 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 73 km south |
Tamrookum is a locality in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 96. The locality covers an area of 19.1 km², giving a population density of about 5.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 87 m above sea level. It lies approximately 73 km south of Brisbane. Tamrookum is located at 28.1223°S, 152.9138°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4285. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Tamrookum lies cradled by the rolling foothills of the Scenic Rim, a landscape where emerald pastures bleed into the deep greens of ancient gum forests. It lies 45.7 km south-west of Upper Coomera, QLD (from Upper Coomera, QLD: bearing 234°T), and is situated 10.6 km east-south-east of Kooralbyn. The air here, particularly in the hush of late afternoon, carries a sweet, earthy scent, a blend of sun-baked soil and the distant perfume of flowering wattles. The land itself is a study in gentle contours, a softened tapestry woven by creeks that thread their way through the valleys, their banks often fringed with the drooping fronds of ferns. Distant peaks, softened by a haze of summer heat, stand as silent sentinels, their slopes a patchwork of cultivated fields and untamed scrub. It’s a place that invites the eye to linger, to trace the subtle shifts in colour as the sun arcs across the sky, painting the western slopes in hues of burnished gold.
The story of Tamrookum is deeply entwined with the rhythms of the land and the tenacious spirit of those who have worked it. For generations, this fertile ground has sustained cattle grazing, the lowing of contented herds a familiar sound that drifts across the paddocks. The rich volcanic soil, remnants of ancient geological forces, also lends itself to the cultivation of crops, though the true heart of Tamrookum's economy beats strongest with its pastoral heritage. Small farms, many passed down through families, dot the landscape, their weathered fences and sturdy farmhouses speaking of enduring commitment. The nearby Tamborine Mountain, a prominent landmark visible from Tamrookum, has long drawn visitors, fostering a subtle but persistent stream of tourism that benefits the wider region, adding a touch of colour and commerce to the quiet lives of its residents.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tamrookum, 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 Tamrookum, in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Tamrookum includes the postcode (4285), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Scenic Rim 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 Tamrookum 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. |