Washpool, 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 Washpool, in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area.
| Locality | Washpool |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Scenic Rim Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -27.83715 |
| Longitude | 152.76686 |
| Area | 19.5 km² |
| Postcode | 4306 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 48 km south-southwest |
Washpool is a locality in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 19.5 km². It lies approximately 48 km south-southwest of Brisbane. Washpool is located at 27.8372°S, 152.7669°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.
Washpool lies cradled by a landscape of rolling, verdant hills, where the earth exhales the sweet, damp scent of eucalyptus and fertile soil. It lies 31.1 km south-west of Forest Lake, QLD (from Forest Lake, QLD: bearing 219°T), and is situated 6.0 km south-south-east of Peak Crossing. The air here, especially as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent, carries a peculiar stillness, broken only by the distant lowing of cattle or the rustle of unseen creatures in the dense scrub. Patches of ancient rainforest, a deep, breathing green, cling to the steeper slopes, their canopies a haven for a symphony of birdsong that awakens with the dawn and fades with the twilight. The land itself feels ancient, its textures a rich tapestry of ochre earth, velvety moss, and the rough bark of weathered trees, hinting at seasons of rain and sun etched into its very being.
The story of Washpool is written in its pastoral heritage, a legacy born from the clearing of land and the patient tending of livestock that still forms the backbone of its economy. Generations have worked these rich soils, coaxing sustenance from the earth, their efforts a quiet testament to resilience and a deep connection to this place. While agriculture remains its heart, the subtle hum of tourism is growing, drawn by the raw, untamed beauty of the surrounding countryside and the promise of a simpler, more grounded existence. Washpool offers a glimpse into a Queensland that remembers its roots, a place where the land dictates the pace and the colour of the sky at sunset is a daily marvel.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Washpool, 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 Washpool, in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Washpool includes the postcode (4306), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Scenic Rim 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 Washpool 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. |