Ayr, 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 Ayr, in the Burdekin Shire local government area.
| Locality | Ayr |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Burdekin Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -19.56272 |
| Longitude | 147.4041 |
| Population | 8,818 |
| Density | 302.6 /km² |
| Area | 29.1 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 4807 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1049 km northwest |
Ayr is a locality in the Burdekin Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,818. The locality covers an area of 29.1 km², giving a population density of about 302.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1049 km northwest of Brisbane. Ayr is located at 19.5627°S, 147.4041°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4807. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Ayr sprawls beside the Burdekin River, a sun-bleached settlement where the air carries the scent of damp earth and distant cane fields. It lies 70.4 km east-south-east of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 119°T), and is situated 10.8 km north of Home Hill. The land here is flat and fertile, a broad canvas of emerald green under a sky that can shift from a blinding cerulean to a bruised, dramatic grey with startling speed. Eucalypts, their bark peeling in papery strips, dot the edges of the agricultural plains, their shadows lengthening as the afternoon wears on. The nearby coastline, a whisper of mangroves and sand, hints at the persistent influence of the sea, a subtle salinity that permeates even the furthest reaches of the town.
The lifeblood of Ayr has long been the rich alluvial soil, coaxed into abundance by irrigation schemes that transformed this once-arid landscape into Queensland's sugar heartland. This enduring agricultural foundation is woven into the very character of Ayr, a place where the rhythm of planting and harvest dictates the pace of life. History whispers from the weathered facades of buildings that have witnessed generations of cane cutters and farmers, a legacy built on hard work and the bounty of the land. While sugar remains king, the proximity to the coast also offers glimpses of a different kind of livelihood, a quiet connection to the waters that shape the region.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ayr, 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 Ayr, in the Burdekin Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Ayr includes the postcode (4807), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Burdekin Shire), 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 Ayr 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. |