Urraween, 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 Urraween, in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Urraween |
| 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 | -25.29916 |
| Longitude | 152.8204 |
| Population | 7,000 |
| Density | 935.8 /km² |
| Area | 7.5 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 4655 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 242 km north |
Urraween is a locality in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,000. The locality covers an area of 7.5 km², giving a population density of about 935.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 242 km north of Brisbane. Urraween is located at 25.2992°S, 152.8204°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.
Urraween breathes the gentle cadence of the Queensland coast, its landscape a soft unfolding of sandy plains giving way to the subtle undulations of low-lying hills. It lies 28.2 km north-north-east of Maryborough, QLD (from Maryborough, QLD: bearing 27°T), and is situated 7.9 km west of Urangan. Here, the air carries a perpetual whisper of salt, a fine mist that settles on the hardy coastal scrub and the occasional cluster of residential streets. The light, particularly as the afternoon deepens, paints the scene in hues of pale gold and soft lavender, a quiet transformation that softens the edges of the day. The terrain, never dramatic, offers a sense of spaciousness, a comfortable clarity that allows the horizon to feel both accessible and vast.
Historically, Urraween's story is entwined with the broader development of the Fraser Coast, a region shaped by early pastoral endeavours and the enduring allure of its coastal proximity. While not a hub of heavy industry, its economy has long been bolstered by the steady growth of residential development, catering to those seeking a relaxed lifestyle within reach of larger centres. The presence of the nearby Great Sandy Strait lends a subtle maritime character, hinting at a past of fishing and perhaps even small-scale trading, though today its primary role is one of natural beauty and recreational pursuit. The quiet hum of everyday life in Urraween is one of practicality and contentment, a place where the rhythm of the tides seems to subtly influence the pace of its inhabitants.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Urraween, 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 Urraween, in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Urraween 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 Urraween 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. |