Wooroolin, 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 Wooroolin, in the South Burnett Regional local government area.
| Locality | Wooroolin |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | South Burnett Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -26.41426 |
| Longitude | 151.79345 |
| Population | 308 |
| Density | 2.7 /km² |
| Area | 112.0 km² |
| Elevation | 477 m |
| Postcode | 4608 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 169 km northwest |
Wooroolin is a locality in the South Burnett Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 308. The locality covers an area of 112.0 km², giving a population density of about 2.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 477 m above sea level. It lies approximately 169 km northwest of Brisbane. Wooroolin is located at 26.4143°S, 151.7935°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4608. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Wooroolin rests on country that rolls with a gentle persistence, a landscape of broad, sun-warmed acres where the sky feels vast and the air carries the scent of dry earth and gum leaves. It lies 90.2 km west-south-west of Gympie, QLD (from Gympie, QLD: bearing 253°T), and is situated 12.8 km north-north-west of Kingaroy. Here, the land rises and falls in subtle waves, not dramatic peaks or deep valleys, but a steady, comforting undulation that invites the eye to wander. Scattered stands of eucalypts, their bark peeling in pale ribbons, punctuate the fields, their shadows lengthening and shortening with a quiet, predictable grace. The colour of the soil itself shifts from ochre to a rich, deep red depending on the light, a constant reminder of the ancient forces that shaped this place.
The story of Wooroolin is deeply entwined with the rich, red soil and the agricultural bounty it yields. For generations, this has been a place where hard work and a connection to the land are paramount, with dairy farming and cattle grazing forming the backbone of its economy. The legacy of those who first cleared the bush and coaxed sustenance from the earth is still palpable, etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring patterns of cultivation and the weathered fences that delineate the properties. Today, while the rhythm of life has perhaps quickened with modern conveniences, Wooroolin retains a sense of quiet purpose, a place where neighbours still know each other and the simple act of a shared cup of tea can feel like a significant event.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wooroolin, 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 Wooroolin, in the South Burnett Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Wooroolin includes the postcode (4608), telephone area code (07), and local government area (South Burnett Regional), 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 Wooroolin 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. |