Woolein, 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 Woolein, in the Banana Shire local government area.
| Locality | Woolein |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Banana Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -24.25865 |
| Longitude | 150.16321 |
| Area | 119.6 km² |
| Postcode | 4702 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 458 km northwest |
Woolein is a locality in the Banana Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 119.6 km². It lies approximately 458 km northwest of Brisbane. Woolein is located at 24.2586°S, 150.1632°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4702. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Woolein rests in a pocket of Queensland where the land begins to soften its shoulders. It lies 104.0 km south-south-west of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 200°T), and is situated 38.9 km west-north-west of Biloela. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes and broad, sun-kissed plains, the soil a rich ochre that speaks of ancient fertility. Scrubby ironbarks and scattered cypress pines dot the landscape, their silhouettes sharp against a sky that can shift from the clearest azure to a bruised, dramatic purple at dusk. The air, especially in the early morning and late afternoon, carries a subtle, dry warmth, tinged with the scent of eucalyptus and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen wildflowers. It is a country that doesn't shout its beauty but whispers it, a quiet confidence in its enduring character.
The story of Woolein is one of enduring resilience, rooted in the pastoral leases that first carved human presence into this country. Sheep and cattle have long been the lifeblood of the region, their wool and meat finding their way to markets far beyond these horizons. The rhythm of Woolein is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land – a steady, unhurried pace that allows for contemplation and community. While agriculture remains its backbone, there's a quiet hum of enterprise, with local businesses catering to the needs of farmers and travellers alike. The legacy of those who first settled this area is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of self-reliance and neighbourly support that defines Woolein.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Woolein, 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 Woolein, in the Banana Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Woolein includes the postcode (4702), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Banana Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Woolein 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. |