West Woombye, 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 West Woombye, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | West Woombye |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Sunshine Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -26.66702 |
| Longitude | 152.93239 |
| Population | 1,006 |
| Density | 84.1 /km² |
| Area | 12.0 km² |
| Elevation | 60 m |
| Postcode | 4559 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 90 km north |
West Woombye is a locality in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,006. The locality covers an area of 12.0 km², giving a population density of about 84.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 60 m above sea level. It lies approximately 90 km north of Brisbane. West Woombye is located at 26.6670°S, 152.9324°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4559. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
West Woombye unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, where the Queensland sun, even in its softer moods, casts a warm, honeyed light. It lies 13.7 km west of Buderim, QLD (from Buderim, QLD: bearing 280°T), and is situated 5.2 km south-south-west of Nambour. The air here carries the faint, sweet perfume of ripening fruit, a subtle reminder of the fecundity of the earth. Verdant pastures, punctuated by groves of flowering trees and the occasional sturdy farmhouse, stretch towards the horizon, their colours deepening to a rich emerald as the day wanes. The terrain, a mosaic of cultivated plots and pockets of native bushland, feels solid and welcoming underfoot, hinting at resilience and a deep connection to the soil.
This is a place where history is not a distant echo but a living presence, intertwined with the land’s enduring bounty. The economy of West Woombye has long been rooted in the rich volcanic soils, fostering a tradition of horticulture that continues to this day, with orchards heavy with citrus and macadamias forming a significant part of the local character. Travellers might notice the distinctive red earth clinging to the tyres of farm vehicles, a visual testament to the fertile ground that has sustained generations. The local markets, a vibrant hub on weekends, offer a colourful display of the region's produce, a direct link to the agricultural heritage that has shaped West Woombye’s identity and continues to nourish its spirit.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of West Woombye, 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 West Woombye, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for West Woombye includes the postcode (4559), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Sunshine 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 West Woombye 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. |