Banana, 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 Banana, in the Banana Shire local government area.
| Locality | Banana |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Banana Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -24.53018 |
| Longitude | 150.12847 |
| Population | 394 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 940.2 km² |
| Elevation | 161 m |
| Postcode | 4702 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 437 km northwest |
Banana is a locality in the Banana Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 394. The locality covers an area of 940.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 161 m above sea level. It lies approximately 437 km northwest of Brisbane. Banana is located at 24.5302°S, 150.1285°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4702. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Banana rests within a landscape shaped by the patient artistry of wind and water, where the earth unfurls in soft, ochre-toned swells under a sky that often burns with an intense, unwavering blue. It lies 133.7 km south-south-west of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 197°T), and is situated 19.5 km east-south-east of Moura. The air here carries the dry, warm scent of sun-baked grasses and the subtle perfume of eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the vast, open country stretching out towards the horizon. Here and there, resilient stands of scrub oak and acacia cling to the land, their branches reaching like weathered hands towards the light, offering a sparse but vital shade to the occasional passing traveller. The land itself feels ancient, its contours hinting at slow geological processes, a quiet testament to the enduring power of nature.
The story of Banana is deeply entwined with the agricultural pursuits that have long defined this region. For generations, the rich soil has yielded bounty, supporting the growth of crops and the grazing of livestock, forming the backbone of the local economy. This enduring connection to the land has fostered a distinct character in Banana, one of resilience and resourcefulness, where the pace of life is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the earth. The community, though small, possesses a quiet strength, built on shared experiences and a deep understanding of their place within this expansive country.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Banana, 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 Banana, in the Banana Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Banana includes the postcode (4702), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Banana 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 Banana 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. |