Woongarra, 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 Woongarra, in the Bundaberg Regional local government area.
| Locality | Woongarra |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Bundaberg Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -24.89432 |
| Longitude | 152.41708 |
| Population | 524 |
| Density | 15.3 /km² |
| Area | 34.1 km² |
| Elevation | 21 m |
| Postcode | 4670 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 293 km north-northwest |
Woongarra is a locality in the Bundaberg Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 524. The locality covers an area of 34.1 km², giving a population density of about 15.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 21 m above sea level. It lies approximately 293 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Woongarra is located at 24.8943°S, 152.4171°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4670. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Woongarra breathes the salty air, a place where the land gently rolls towards the shimmering expanse of the Coral Sea. It lies 75.5 km north-north-west of Maryborough, QLD (from Maryborough, QLD: bearing 338°T), and is situated 8.5 km south-south-west of Bargara. Here, broadleaf eucalypts, their bark a dappled mosaic of grey and white, stand sentinel over pastures that stretch towards the horizon, their green softened by the pervasive coastal haze. The sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a warm, honeyed glow across the landscape, illuminating the subtle undulations of the terrain and highlighting the rich, ochre-coloured earth that promises fertility. The air itself carries a subtle, sweet perfume of blooming wattle and the faint, briny tang of distant waves, a constant reminder of its seaside embrace.
The story of Woongarra is deeply entwined with the bounty of the land and sea. Once a vital hub for sugarcane cultivation, the rich alluvial soils here have sustained generations of farmers, their harvests travelling by rail and road to distant markets. While sugar remains a significant part of its identity, the economic landscape has broadened, with a growing appreciation for its natural beauty drawing visitors seeking a quieter pace of life. The nearby coastline, with its sheltered bays and abundant marine life, whispers tales of traditional custodians and early settlers who found sustenance and shelter along these shores, a heritage subtly echoed in the enduring connection to the natural world that defines Woongarra today.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Woongarra, 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 Woongarra, in the Bundaberg Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Woongarra includes the postcode (4670), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Bundaberg 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 Woongarra 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. |