Wooroolin
QLD 4608 • Queensland
About Wooroolin
Wooroolin is a small rural town and locality in Queensland's South Burnett Region, situated approximately 243 kilometres north-west of Brisbane on the Bunya Highway within the South Burnett Council area. With a 2021 Census population of 319 spread across around 112 square kilometres, it is a sparsely settled agricultural community surrounded by the rolling farming country that characterises this inland part of south-east Queensland. The locality sits roughly 17 kilometres north of Kingaroy, the region's principal service centre, and its landscape is dominated by peanut farms, grain crops, and grazing properties.
Wooroolin offers the unhurried lifestyle typical of South Burnett's small farming communities, with the Wooroolin State School serving as an important community anchor. The locality is notable for its native vegetation restoration efforts, including a long-running tree-planting programme and habitat projects for local wildlife including sugar gliders and possums. Residents rely primarily on Kingaroy for retail, medical, and educational services, making a car essential for daily life. The broader South Burnett region is known for its wineries, the Bunya Mountains National Park, and the annual Kingaroy Peanut Festival, all within reasonable driving distance.
Wooroolin falls under postcode 4608 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nanango electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Greyhound / regional coach services — Brisbane CBD Approx 3 hrs to Brisbane
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Car is essential; Kingaroy (~17 km south) provides the nearest full range of services including supermarkets and medical facilities
Wooroolin has minimal local services; residents drive to Kingaroy for all daily needs including shopping, healthcare, and schooling beyond primary level
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Main Street
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34 Frederick Street