Bonshaw, 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 Bonshaw, in the Goondiwindi Regional local government area.
| Locality | Bonshaw |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Goondiwindi Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.00656 |
| Longitude | 151.32336 |
| Population | 126 |
| Density | 1.0 /km² |
| Area | 121.9 km² |
| Elevation | 310 m |
| Postcode | 4385 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 239 km southwest |
Bonshaw is a locality in the Goondiwindi Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 126. The locality covers an area of 121.9 km², giving a population density of about 1.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 310 m above sea level. It lies approximately 239 km southwest of Brisbane. Bonshaw is located at 29.0066°S, 151.3234°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 4385. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Bonshaw rests in a wide expanse where the land begins to gather itself, a gentle swell hinting at the broader country beyond. It lies 169.5 km north-north-west of Armidale, NSW (from Armidale, NSW: bearing 348°T), and is situated 34.6 km north-north-east of Ashford. The soil here, a rich ochre, drinks the sun and holds it long after the day has cooled, a subtle warmth radiating from the earth underfoot. Scrubby gums, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, stand sentinel against a sky that often bleeds into hues of rose and lavender as evening descends. The air carries the dry, clean scent of sun-baked grass and the distant, earthy perfume of livestock. It is a landscape that breathes slowly, deliberately, where the horizon feels less like a boundary and more like an invitation.
The story of Bonshaw is written in the very grain of its land, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have worked it. Primarily a place of grazing and agriculture, its economy has long been tied to the cycles of the seasons and the bounty of the soil, with wool and wheat forming the backbone of its prosperity for generations. The echoes of early settlers, who carved their livelihoods from this country with grit and determination, still linger in the quietude. While no grand monuments mark its passage, the enduring character of Bonshaw lies in its steadfast connection to the land and the quiet pride of its people, a community shaped by the resilience and resourcefulness that defines life in this part of the country.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bonshaw, 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 Bonshaw, in the Goondiwindi Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Bonshaw includes the postcode (4385), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Goondiwindi 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 Bonshaw 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. |