Boyne Island, 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 Boyne Island, in the Gladstone Regional local government area.
| Locality | Boyne Island |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Gladstone Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -23.9249 |
| Longitude | 151.3247 |
| Population | 4,685 |
| Density | 94.8 /km² |
| Area | 49.4 km² |
| Elevation | 22 m |
| Postcode | 4680 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 429 km north-northwest |
Boyne Island is a locality in the Gladstone Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,685. The locality covers an area of 49.4 km², giving a population density of about 94.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 22 m above sea level. It lies approximately 429 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Boyne Island is located at 23.9249°S, 151.3247°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4680. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Boyne Island lies under a sky that often bleeds into spectacular shades of orange and purple at sunset, a painterly flourish across the vast Queensland expanse. It lies 102.8 km south-east of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 126°T), and is situated 12.4 km east-south-east of Clinton. The air here carries the tang of the sea, a constant, subtle reminder of its proximity to the ocean, mingling with the scent of sun-baked earth and the distant, metallic tang of industry. The landscape is a gentle, sandy terrain, punctuated by hardy coastal scrub and the occasional splash of vibrant bougainvillea against whitewashed walls, a stark contrast to the utilitarian structures that mark its economic pulse. Inland, the land rises gradually, offering glimpses of the broader agricultural hinterland that provides a counterpoint to the coastal sprawl.
The story of Boyne Island is deeply entwined with the mighty Gladstone Harbour, a gateway for resources that fuel the nation and beyond. For generations, the waters here have sustained life, first for Indigenous custodians and later for settlers drawn by the promise of the sea and the fertile, if sandy, soil. The modern era has seen Boyne Island become a vital hub for heavy industry, particularly alumina refining, a testament to the region's ability to harness its natural bounty. This economic engine shapes the character of Boyne Island, fostering a sense of pragmatic resilience and a quiet pride in the work that underpins its existence, a rhythm that beats steadily beneath the surface of everyday life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Boyne Island, 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 Boyne Island, in the Gladstone Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Boyne Island includes the postcode (4680), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Gladstone 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 Boyne Island 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. |