Belmunda, 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 Belmunda, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
| Locality | Belmunda |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Mackay Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -20.94986 |
| Longitude | 149.0165 |
| Population | 4 |
| Density | 1.3 /km² |
| Area | 3.2 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 4740 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 831 km north-northwest |
Belmunda is a locality in the Mackay Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 4. The locality covers an area of 3.2 km², giving a population density of about 1.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 831 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Belmunda is located at 20.9499°S, 149.0165°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4740. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Belmunda lies at the edge of the coastal plain, where the land begins its gentle surrender to the vastness of the ocean. It lies 27.7 km north-west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 321°T), and is situated 11.1 km north-west of Habana. The terrain here is a subtle mosaic of low-lying flats, interspersed with shallow gullies that drain the infrequent but intense rains. Scrubby eucalypts and hardy acacias cling to the slightly elevated patches, their silvery leaves catching the persistent Queensland sun, while closer to the coast, salt-tolerant grasses form a low, tough mat. The air carries a perpetual whisper of brine, a clean, sharp scent that mingles with the dry dust kicked up by passing vehicles on the unsealed roads. In the late afternoon, the light softens, washing the landscape in a warm, golden hue that lends a quiet dignity to the sparse vegetation.
The history of Belmunda is intrinsically tied to the land's bounty and the ebb and flow of its fortunes. For generations, this region was a place of grazing, with cattle stations stretching across the undulating country, their herds a familiar sight against the wide-open sky. More recently, the discovery of mineral deposits, particularly bauxite, brought a new pulse to Belmunda, with the hum of extraction and processing becoming a constant undercurrent to the quiet of the bush. This economic shift has coloured the character of Belmunda, creating a practical, no-nonsense atmosphere where hard work is valued, and the community spirit is forged in shared endeavour. The local economy, though diversified, still holds a deep connection to the earth, with the land shaping both its past and its present.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Belmunda, 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 Belmunda, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Belmunda includes the postcode (4740), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Mackay Regional), 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 Belmunda 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. |