Woorabinda, 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 Woorabinda, in the Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire local government area.
| Locality | Woorabinda |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -24.10758 |
| Longitude | 149.45757 |
| Population | 966 |
| Density | 4.4 /km² |
| Area | 219.9 km² |
| Elevation | 153 m |
| Postcode | 4713 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 517 km northwest |
Woorabinda is a locality in the Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 966. The locality covers an area of 219.9 km², giving a population density of about 4.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 153 m above sea level. It lies approximately 517 km northwest of Brisbane. Woorabinda is located at 24.1076°S, 149.4576°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4713. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Woorabinda rests in a land where the earth breathes a dry, warm scent, a place of flat plains that stretch towards a horizon often softened by a haze of ochre dust. It lies 134.3 km south-west of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 233°T), and is situated 64.7 km north-west of Moura. The landscape here is a study in muted colours: pale grasses bleached by relentless sun, punctuated by the stark, dark silhouettes of acacia and eucalyptus trees that offer scant shade. The air itself feels ancient, carrying the whisper of wind across vast distances, and the light at the close of day paints the sky in strokes of bruised purple and molten gold, a spectacle that stills the hurried pulse of life. This is a country where the earth feels solid, unyielding beneath the feet, a place that demands a quiet respect from those who traverse its expanse.
The story of Woorabinda is etched into the very character of the land, a testament to resilience and enduring connection. For generations, this country has been home to Indigenous peoples, their ancestral ties woven deeply into the soil and the spirit of the place. The establishment of Woorabinda as a mission and later a local government area marked a new chapter, a centre for community and self-determination that continues to shape its present. The local economy, largely driven by cattle grazing on the surrounding pastoral leases, reflects the enduring relationship with the land, an industry that demands a deep understanding of its rhythms and challenges. Visitors to Woorabinda often speak of the profound sense of peace that settles over them, a quietude born from the immense space and the unhurried pace of everyday life, a feeling amplified by the rich cultural heritage that permeates the air.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Woorabinda, 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 Woorabinda, in the Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Woorabinda includes the postcode (4713), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Woorabinda 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. |