Thangool, 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 Thangool, in the Banana Shire local government area.
| Locality | Thangool |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Banana Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -24.58269 |
| Longitude | 150.55218 |
| Population | 761 |
| Density | 1.1 /km² |
| Area | 698.8 km² |
| Elevation | 201 m |
| Postcode | 4716 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 405 km northwest |
Thangool is a locality in the Banana Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 761. The locality covers an area of 698.8 km², giving a population density of about 1.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 201 m above sea level. It lies approximately 405 km northwest of Brisbane. Thangool is located at 24.5827°S, 150.5522°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4716. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Thangool breathes the sun-warmed air of Queensland's Central Highlands, a place where the horizon stretches wide and the sky often wears a cloak of brilliant blue. It lies 133.9 km south of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 178°T), and is situated 21.6 km south of Biloela. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, give way to flatter plains where the land is worked with patient hands. The character of Thangool is one of quiet resilience, a place where the natural world dictates the pace, and the distant murmur of cicadas forms a constant, gentle soundtrack. The earth here, a rich ochre in the dry spells, turns a deep, fertile brown after the rains, and the sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a molten gold hue across the landscape, transforming ordinary scrub into something briefly, breathtakingly luminous.
The story of Thangool is inextricably linked to the fertile soils that have sustained agriculture for generations, most notably the cultivation of bananas that lend their name to the surrounding shire. This agricultural heartland, while perhaps less dramatic than coastal vistas or rugged mountain ranges, possesses its own subtle beauty and enduring economic significance. Historically, the region’s development was shaped by the drive to tame the land and cultivate its bounty, a process that continues today as farmers adapt to changing climates and markets. While not a hub of grand institutions or bustling tourism, Thangool offers a glimpse into a way of life deeply connected to the earth, a place where the scent of ripening fruit sometimes drifts on the breeze, a reminder of the quiet industry that defines this corner of Queensland.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Thangool, 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 Thangool, in the Banana Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Thangool includes the postcode (4716), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Banana Shire), 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 Thangool 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. |