Apple Tree Creek, 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 Apple Tree Creek, in the Bundaberg Regional local government area.
| Locality | Apple Tree Creek |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Bundaberg Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -25.23351 |
| Longitude | 152.22273 |
| Population | 643 |
| Density | 27.1 /km² |
| Area | 23.7 km² |
| Elevation | 80 m |
| Postcode | 4660 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 261 km north-northwest |
Apple Tree Creek is a locality in the Bundaberg Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 643. The locality covers an area of 23.7 km², giving a population density of about 27.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 80 m above sea level. It lies approximately 261 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Apple Tree Creek is located at 25.2335°S, 152.2227°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4660. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Apple Tree Creek, a place where the land breathes with a quiet resilience, unfolds under a sky that often bleeds into hues of apricot and lavender at dusk. It lies 57.4 km north-west of Maryborough, QLD (from Maryborough, QLD: bearing 304°T), and is situated 4.1 km west-north-west of Childers. The terrain here is a gentle rolling expanse, a mosaic of fertile soil softened by the passage of seasons, interspersed with stands of gum trees whose leaves whisper secrets on the breeze. The air, especially after a rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, mingling with the fainter, sweeter perfume of ripening fruit that seems to cling to the very atmosphere. It is a landscape that invites a slower pace, where the distant bleating of sheep or the hum of a tractor are the dominant sounds.
Historically, Apple Tree Creek’s identity is deeply entwined with the rich agricultural bounty of the region, a legacy that continues to shape its economy. This land, once cleared by determined settlers, now thrives on a diverse range of crops, with orchards of citrus and stone fruit contributing significantly to the local livelihood. The creek itself, a winding ribbon of life, was the original artery, its banks a fertile cradle for early farming ventures. While the broader Bundaberg region is famed for its sugar cane, Apple Tree Creek has carved out its own niche, fostering smaller, specialised farms that contribute to the area's distinct character. The quiet industriousness of its residents, tending to the soil and nurturing their crops, is the bedrock of Apple Tree Creek.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Apple Tree Creek, 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 Apple Tree Creek, in the Bundaberg Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Apple Tree Creek includes the postcode (4660), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Bundaberg Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Apple Tree Creek 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. |