Bamboo, 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 Bamboo, in the Douglas Shire local government area.
| Locality | Bamboo |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Douglas Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -16.35318 |
| Longitude | 145.39027 |
| Population | 131 |
| Density | 6.4 /km² |
| Area | 20.6 km² |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Postcode | 4873 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1465 km northwest |
Bamboo is a locality in the Douglas Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 131. The locality covers an area of 20.6 km², giving a population density of about 6.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1465 km northwest of Brisbane. Bamboo is located at 16.3532°S, 145.3903°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4873. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Bamboo unfurls its verdant embrace along the undulating coastal fringe, a landscape where the humid breath of the tropics kisses the azure expanse of the Coral Sea. It lies 356.6 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 335°T), and is situated 11.7 km north of Mossman. Here, the earth itself seems to exhale a primal, green scent, a rich perfume of damp soil and unseen blossoms that hangs heavy in the air, particularly after a sudden, cleansing downpour. The land rises and falls with a gentle, insistent grace, cloaked in a dense, emerald tapestry of rainforest and sugarcane fields, their ordered rows a stark, geometric contrast to the wilder, untamed beauty of the neighbouring mountains. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the still, warm air and lending a sacred glow to the dense undergrowth.
The history of Bamboo is etched not in stone monuments but in the enduring rhythm of its people and the very soil beneath their feet. For generations, this land has been shaped by the deep cultural connection of its traditional custodians, their stories whispered on the wind that rustles through the towering stalks of sugarcane, a crop that has long defined the local economy and the very character of Bamboo. This agricultural heartland, interspersed with pockets of vibrant rainforest that spill down towards the coast, draws travellers seeking a respite from the ordinary, a chance to breathe in the salt-laced air and witness the ceaseless, patient work of the land. The local economy, while still anchored in its agricultural roots, is increasingly embracing the allure of its natural wonders, with visitors drawn to the pristine beaches and the vibrant, bustling heart of the community.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bamboo, 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 Bamboo, in the Douglas Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Bamboo includes the postcode (4873), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Douglas 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 Bamboo 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. |