Wanora, 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 Wanora, in the Somerset Regional local government area.
| Locality | Wanora |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Somerset Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -27.51602 |
| Longitude | 152.67291 |
| Population | 258 |
| Density | 18.8 /km² |
| Area | 13.7 km² |
| Elevation | 80 m |
| Postcode | 4306 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 35 km west |
Wanora is a locality in the Somerset Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 258. The locality covers an area of 13.7 km², giving a population density of about 18.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 80 m above sea level. It lies approximately 35 km west of Brisbane. Wanora is located at 27.5160°S, 152.6729°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4306. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Wanora lies cradled by the soft, rolling hills of the Lockyer Valley, its landscape a patchwork of fertile paddocks and hardy scrub. It lies 31.1 km west-north-west of Forest Lake, QLD (from Forest Lake, QLD: bearing 292°T), and is situated 10.5 km north-west of Brassall. The air here carries the scent of sun-baked earth and the sweet perfume of eucalyptus, particularly potent in the late afternoon when the light slants long and golden across the fields. Gentle slopes give way to flatter expanses, a terrain shaped by ancient waterways that have long since meandered their course, leaving behind a rich, dark soil that promises bounty. The sky above Wanora is vast, an ever-changing canvas of cerulean blue, often punctuated by the dramatic build-up of afternoon storm clouds that paint the horizon in hues of bruised purple and charcoal.
The history of Wanora is deeply entwined with the agricultural pursuits that have sustained it for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land, established farms that continue to be the lifeblood of the district, producing everything from grains to livestock. The rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life in Wanora, with planting and harvesting marking significant points in the year. While the land has always been the primary focus, the quiet industriousness of its residents has also seen a steady development of local businesses that cater to the practical needs of the farming community. There's a tangible sense of continuity here, a quiet pride in the enduring connection to the land and the traditions that have been passed down.
Loading news…
Loading news-world…
Loading news-world…
This page provides an interactive Google map of Wanora, 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 Wanora, in the Somerset Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Wanora includes the postcode (4306), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Somerset 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 Wanora 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. |