Bargara, 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 Bargara, in the Bundaberg Regional local government area.
| Locality | Bargara |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Bundaberg Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -24.82611 |
| Longitude | 152.4559 |
| Population | 8,170 |
| Density | 877.6 /km² |
| Area | 9.3 km² |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Postcode | 4670 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 299 km north |
Bargara is a locality in the Bundaberg Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,170. The locality covers an area of 9.3 km², giving a population density of about 877.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 299 km north of Brisbane. Bargara is located at 24.8261°S, 152.4559°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4670. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Bargara greets the sea with a languid, sun-kissed embrace, its coastline a gentle curve of sandy shores meeting the clear, cerulean waters of the Coral Sea. It lies 81.3 km north-north-west of Maryborough, QLD (from Maryborough, QLD: bearing 343°T), and is situated 11.0 km east of Bundaberg North. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of salt and blossoming frangipani, a constant reminder of its tropical latitude, while low, scrub-covered dunes give way to neat residential streets and manicured parklands. Palm trees, their fronds rustling like whispered secrets in the warm breeze, stand sentry along the esplanade, offering dappled shade to the leisurely pace of life. The land itself, a sandy loam born of ancient volcanic activity, supports vibrant gardens bursting with hibiscus and bougainvillea, a colourful counterpoint to the boundless expanse of the ocean stretching towards the horizon.
This coastal haven, known for its laid-back charm, owes much of its character to the rich agricultural hinterland that lies just a short drive inland, where sugar cane fields, an emerald sea under the Queensland sun, have long defined the local economy. Bargara itself, however, has blossomed as a popular destination for travellers and retirees, drawn by its pristine beaches like Neilson Park and Mon Repos, the latter famous as a vital nesting ground for loggerhead turtles. The town's development has been shaped by the enduring allure of the sea, with a thriving fishing fleet and a growing tourism sector contributing to its prosperity, while the nearby Bundaberg region's iconic rum distilleries and fruit orchards add another layer to the area's economic tapestry.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bargara, 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 Bargara, in the Bundaberg Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Bargara includes the postcode (4670), 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 Bargara 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. |