Tolga, 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 Tolga, in the Tablelands Regional local government area.
| Locality | Tolga |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Tablelands Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -17.18556 |
| Longitude | 145.47708 |
| Population | 2,746 |
| Density | 32.2 /km² |
| Area | 85.3 km² |
| Elevation | 680 m |
| Postcode | 4882 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1381 km northwest |
Tolga is a locality in the Tablelands Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,746. The locality covers an area of 85.3 km², giving a population density of about 32.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 680 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1381 km northwest of Brisbane. Tolga is located at 17.1856°S, 145.4771°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4882. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Tolga rests upon the Atherton Tablelands, a broad, fertile plateau where the air carries the scent of damp earth and ripening fruit. It lies 269.4 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 331°T), and is situated 9.4 km north of Atherton. The landscape here is a gentle sweep of emerald paddocks, punctuated by groves of mango and avocado trees, their leaves catching the sunlight in a thousand shifting shades of green. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of pasture and remnant rainforest, rise and fall towards distant, hazy mountain ranges, their summits softened by the fine mist that often drifts in from the coast. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, has a peculiar softness, a golden hue that seems to linger, imbuing the very air with a quiet luminescence as the day begins to draw to a close.
The history of Tolga is deeply entwined with the rich volcanic soil that defines the Tablelands, a land that has sustained life for millennia. Early European settlers, drawn by the promise of agricultural prosperity, established farms that continue to form the backbone of the local economy. Dairy herds graze contentedly in the lush pastures, and the region is renowned for its high-quality produce, particularly its tropical fruits and vegetables, which find their way to markets across the country. The spirit of community is palpable in Tolga, a place where neighbours readily lend a hand, and the pace of life allows for genuine connection, a far cry from the frenetic energy of coastal cities. The very character of Tolga seems to whisper of resilience and a deep appreciation for the land that provides.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tolga, 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 Tolga, in the Tablelands Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Tolga includes the postcode (4882), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Tablelands 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 Tolga 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. |