Walligan, 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 Walligan, in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Walligan |
| 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 | -25.33724 |
| Longitude | 152.76561 |
| Population | 360 |
| Density | 14.9 /km² |
| Area | 24.1 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 4655 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 238 km north |
Walligan is a locality in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 360. The locality covers an area of 24.1 km², giving a population density of about 14.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 238 km north of Brisbane. Walligan is located at 25.3372°S, 152.7656°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.
Walligan rests on a broad, sandy plain, where the air, thick with the scent of eucalyptus and distant sea salt, hums with the quiet industry of the land. It lies 22.1 km north-north-east of Maryborough, QLD (from Maryborough, QLD: bearing 19°T), and is situated 14.4 km west-south-west of Urangan. The landscape here is a study in subtle greens and ochres, a gentle undulation of low scrub and scattered ironbark, punctuated by the occasional shimmer of heat rising from the earth. The sky, a vast, uninterrupted dome of pale blue, seems to hold its breath for much of the day, only to spill forth a spectacular, almost violent, palette of oranges and purples as dusk descends, painting the sparse clouds with an ephemeral fire. A stillness pervades Walligan, a sense of patient endurance etched into the very texture of the soil, where the infrequent rain leaves behind a temporary gloss on the dry earth.
The history of Walligan is intrinsically linked to the land’s ability to sustain, a narrative woven through generations of careful cultivation and a deep understanding of the local climate. Its economy, for many years, was rooted in cattle grazing, the wide expanses of pasture providing a livelihood that demanded resilience and a keen eye for the subtle shifts of the seasons. The influence of the nearby coast, though not directly visible, is a constant undertone, whispering in the salt-laced breezes that carry the scent of fishing boats and the promise of a cooler air. While the days in Walligan unfold with a measured pace, a quiet pride persists in its ability to maintain a connection to its pastoral heritage, a distinctive character shaped by the sun-baked earth and the boundless horizon.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Walligan, 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 Walligan, in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Walligan 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 Walligan 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. |