Wooroona, 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 Wooroona, in the Central Highlands Regional local government area.
| Locality | Wooroona |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Central Highlands Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -24.01969 |
| Longitude | 149.31946 |
| Population | 10 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 846.4 km² |
| Elevation | 182 m |
| Postcode | 4702 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 534 km northwest |
Wooroona is a locality in the Central Highlands Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 10. The locality covers an area of 846.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 182 m above sea level. It lies approximately 534 km northwest of Brisbane. Wooroona is located at 24.0197°S, 149.3195°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4702. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Wooroona lies under a vast Queensland sky, a place where the earth breathes a dry, red dust and the air hums with the quiet industry of the land. It lies 140.6 km west-south-west of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 239°T), and is situated 17.1 km north-west of Woorabinda. The landscape here is a study in muted colours, dominated by the ochre tones of the soil and the resilient greens of native grasses and scattered eucalypts. Low, rolling hills, softened by the passage of time, define the horizon, their forms indistinct in the shimmering heat haze that often hangs over the plains. The silence is profound, broken only by the rustle of wind through sparse vegetation or the distant call of a bird, a sound that seems to amplify the sheer openness of the surroundings. The light, particularly as it begins to fade towards evening, casts long, gentle shadows, painting the country in hues of rose and deep violet before the stars claim the darkening dome.
The story of Wooroona is intrinsically linked to the pastoral heritage of the Central Highlands, a history etched into the very fabric of its existence. For generations, this land has supported hardy sheep and cattle grazing, the backbone of its economy, with wool bales and prime beef representing the tangible output of its people's labour. The spirit of resilience, forged in the challenges of drought and distance, is a quiet but palpable characteristic of Wooroona. While agriculture remains central, there's a discernible shift, a subtle embrace of new possibilities, as travellers and those seeking a connection to the land discover its enduring appeal. The local store, a hub of activity, serves not just as a place for provisions but as the centre of community discourse, where the day's news is shared and friendships are nurtured, reflecting a pace of life that values connection and shared experience.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wooroona, 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 Wooroona, in the Central Highlands Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Wooroona includes the postcode (4702), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Central Highlands Regional), 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 Wooroona 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. |