Bambaroo, 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 Bambaroo, in the Hinchinbrook Shire local government area.
| Locality | Bambaroo |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Hinchinbrook Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -18.88768 |
| Longitude | 146.1816 |
| Population | 117 |
| Density | 1.3 /km² |
| Area | 90.9 km² |
| Elevation | 17 m |
| Postcode | 4850 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1183 km northwest |
Bambaroo is a locality in the Hinchinbrook Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 117. The locality covers an area of 90.9 km², giving a population density of about 1.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 17 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1183 km northwest of Brisbane. Bambaroo is located at 18.8877°S, 146.1816°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4850. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Bambaroo lies a quiet sentinel against the humid embrace of the tropics, where the land slopes gently towards the vast, shimmering expanse of the Coral Sea. It lies 72.8 km north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 309°T), and is situated 26.2 km south of Ingham. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of rainforest and the subtle brine of distant salt, a perpetual reminder of its coastal proximity. Towering eucalypts, their bark a mosaic of peeling grey and white, stand sentinel along the roadsides, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper that belies the season's pervasive moisture. Further afield, the landscape unfolds into a patchwork of verdant pastures, punctuated by the darker, more intense green of sugarcane fields, their glossy leaves catching the fierce Queensland sun. The very ground seems to hold a deep, fertile warmth, a richness that supports an abundance of life, from the darting flash of a kingfisher to the slow, deliberate crawl of a cane toad across the dew-kissed morning grass.
The history of Bambaroo is inextricably linked to the rich alluvial soils that define its character, soils that have sustained generations of cane farmers since the early days of settlement. This agricultural heartland, a vital contributor to the region's economy, pulses with the steady rhythm of planting, growing, and harvesting, a cycle that has shaped the lives and traditions of its people. Beyond the emerald fields, the neighbouring waters of Hinchinbrook Channel offer a different kind of bounty, a haven for fishermen and a gateway to the wild, untamed beauty of the nearby national park. This interwoven tapestry of land and sea, of hard work and natural wonder, imbues Bambaroo with a distinctive, enduring spirit, a quiet resilience that speaks of both its past and its continued promise.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bambaroo, 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 Bambaroo, in the Hinchinbrook Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Bambaroo includes the postcode (4850), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Hinchinbrook 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 Bambaroo 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. |