Cedar Vale
Cedar Vale is a SUB AREA in Brisbane, Queensland.
Cedar Vale, a tranquil rural gem in Queensland's Scenic Rim, offers a genuine slice of Australian outback charm. With a population just under 2800, this farming community is surrounded by rolling hills, cattle pastures, and wildflower-dotted bushland. Visitors can explore historic homesteads, fish in the Bremer River, or hike through nearby Main Range National Park. The town's main street features a classic pub, a general store, and a bakery serving homemade pies. Stargazing here is phenomenal away from city lights. It's a perfect stop for road-trippers between Brisbane and the Gold Coast hinterland. The local rodeo and agricultural show bring the community together annually. Accommodation ranges from farm stays to self-contained cottages. Note that mobile reception can be patchy in the valleys. Come for the serenity, stay for the genuine hospitality.
Best time to visit Cedar Vale
Autumn (March-May) and spring (September-November) offer mild temperatures and lower humidity, ideal for outdoor activities. Summer (Dec-Feb) is hot and humid with frequent thunderstorms. Winter (June-Aug) is cool and dry, perfect for cosy pub nights and bushwalks without heat.
October
NowRight now
- Condition
- Thunderstorm
- Temperature
- 20°
- Feels like
- 22°
- Humidity
- 88%
- Wind
- 13 km/h
- Precipitation
- 1.3 mm
Typical for October
- Weather
- Warm 18-28°C
Travel notes
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- Moderate
Warming up; few tourists
Weather from Open-Meteo
Know before you go
Getting there
Brisbane Airport
International
90 km away
Gold Coast Airport
International
110 km away
Getting around
Stay connected
WiFi speed
5 Mbps
Mobile data
Fair
WiFi
Limited to some accommodations and the pub
Local SIM
Available in Brisbane or Boonah from $5
Stay safe
Overall
9/10Very low crime; exercise normal caution on roads at night
Night safety
8/10Very low crime; exercise normal caution on roads at night
Transport
9/10Scam risk
9/10Entry and health
Health information
Culture
Local customs
Costs and practicals
Cost level
Meals
Hotels
Local transport
Cost notes
Timezone
Local time 12:14
More facts
Population
2,750
Type
Suburb

